Title: On Distant Shores
Publisher: Revell
Author: Sarah Sundin
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Georgiana Taylor has everything she could want. A boyfriend back home, a
loving family, and a challenging job as a flight nurse. But in July
1943, Georgie’s cozy life gets more complicated when she meets
pharmacist Sgt. John Hutchinson. Hutch resents the lack of respect he
gets as a non-commissioned serviceman and hates how the war keeps him
from his fiancé. While Georgie and Hutch share a love of the starry
night skies over Sicily, their lives back home are falling apart. Can
they weather the hurt and betrayal? Or will the pressures of war destroy
the fragile connection they’ve made?
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| Author: Sarah Sundin |
Sarah Sundin is the author of five historical novels, including On Distant Shores
(Revell, August 2013). Sarah lives in northern California with her
husband and three children. When she isn’t ferrying kids to tennis and
karate, she works on-call as a hospital pharmacist and teaches Sunday
school. You can find her at http://www.sarahsundin.com/.
Other books by Sarah below...
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Along with a copy of Sarah's latest release On Distant Shores (August 2013), Hope Inspired Stories is offering as a giveaway this week, a hand-made book mark made of blue iridescent thread (representing a starry sky) with a "north star" charm and navy blue ribbon attached. Included is a blue crystal earring and bracelet set. The navy and light blue colors represent the nurse's uniform Georgie wore in the story. Please leave a comment with your e-mail address to be included in the drawing. (Only those living in U.S. and Canada are eligible).
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| Sky Blue bracelet & earring set |
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| North Star book mark |
I love the WW II time period, and ON DISTANT SHORES looks like a really good boo. I'd love to read it. Janice H.
ReplyDeleteOwn The Wings of Glory series. Sometimes it is difficult to read about war. I do it though to honor the veterans (like my Dad).
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I would love to win. I really enjoy Sarah's books.
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Sarah this sounds so good. I would love to read it. You are so kind to have a nice giveaway, Jewelry and cross are beautiful.
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I always thought it would be interesting to be a nurse in WWII! Can't wait to read this!
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Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Love to read this novel. My favorite era. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteOh they are so pretty. Thanks for the giveaway. quilteddaisydean@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI've read all but one of Sarah's other books so am looking forward to reading On Distant Shores. Thanks for this fun giveaway to celebrate the release.
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Omg I love your books! can't wait for the next!!!
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Thank you for you amazing novels!
christina
Beautiful - would love to win! Love your books!
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Would be awesome to win. momtr3@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone! Didn't Pat do a lovely job with the bookmark and jewelry - so perfect for the story too!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win,the jewerly bookmark and the book is awesome. It is displayed beautifully. My dad was a world wae 2 vet , so I really enjoy your books & posts from that time frame roseblackard@gmail.com Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis book looks so great!! Would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!! ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone--
ReplyDeleteSarah's one of my favorite authors; have all her books! I practically devour them--then of course am sorry I've finished the story so quickly! :)
Just a few additional words about this blog...
My father left us when I was around ten yrs. old and I never saw him again. (I learned he'd moved near his relatives in another state and after divorcing my mom, re-married) Just recently I received a message from their attorney (both he and his wife were deceased) that I had inherited a small pkg. of personal belongings from my Dad. It had EVERYTHING he'd owned from WWII, including his Purple Heart (he was wounded at Guadalcanal), other medals and personal items; even a Japanese flag w/blood he'd somehow acquired. I felt overwhelmed that the most important part of his life (he remained a career marine all his life) he'd sent to me and my son--his grandson-- that he'd never met. My son was awestruck, and I felt honored that my Dad would send us the things that were so important to him.
At one time I questioned God about my father's purpose on earth, if he couldn't take a role in raising me. But God led me to an answer. My father and I may not have had a relationship--but I learned the Lord put him on earth for a very important purpose: to be on Guadalcanal in WWII fighting for our country.
We learned recently that there is a Purple Heart museum in Newburgh (sp.), N.Y. where G. Washington had given out the first medal to those who'd fought in the Am. Rev. They are trying to collect the names of all the soldiers who'd ever received a P.H., and I submitted my dad's name. If you have a relative who has received one--you might want to check it out!
Thanks for being my guest, Sarah and God's blessings everyone!
Oh my goodness, Pat! What a touching story. I'm so glad your father sent you his things.
DeleteThank you so much for doing this give away! I love the WWII time period and really enjoy reading books that take place in that time. I've read the Wings Of Glory Series and loved it! I'm really hoping to start the new series soon! I would love to be in entered in the drawing! The jewelry is beautiful as well as the bookmark! Thanks again for doing this!
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Krista
My e-mail is.... kristamontgomery@yahoo.com
I just love the cover of this book and I have really been wanting to read it. Thank you for the chance!
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I love to read stories about the wars. I find it very interesting how things were then compared to now. Thank you for the chance to win!!
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I love her books
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Haven't read any of your books, Sarah, & would love to read this one - love war stories!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful giveaway opportunity!
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Have loved all of Sarah's books. Am enjoying On Distant Shores presently. Have been looking up how to pronounce the Italian words on translate site and looking into places mentioned. Hope to go see them myself on my next trip to Italy. Another great read. email chopkinsaz@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBeing a nurse, I enjoy reading books about nurses. Thank you for sharing. The giveaway
ReplyDeletelooks great and here's hoping to be a winner.
Being a military brat and wife I love the stories about all the people in the books and would love to have the bookmark and jewelry, the colors are the same as my dads and husbands service stay. Stella shewolf1992@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful set and bookmark!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading On Distant Shores when I can find a copy.
Blessings!
Jasmine A.
montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com
I've been waiting for Sarah's latest book, thanks for a chance to win it and some lovely sky colored beauties!
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I would love to win! WWII stories are special to me because my Dad and uncles all serve in the war then.
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Enjoyed BLUE SKIES TOMORROW and I am now looking forward to ON DISTANT SHORES. WWII stories are of special interest as so many older relatives were a part of them.
ReplyDeleteHope you keep writing these wonderful novels, Sarah, as you are developing a wealth of knowledge and story ideas.
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