About the Book
Title: Plain Everyday Heroes
Author: Laura V. Hilton, Rachel J. Good, Thomas Nye
Genre: Christian Amish
Release Date: July 4, 2018
Playing with Fire
Arie Zimmerman has been in love with Noah Behr from almost the moment they met, but after a devastating wildfire destroys the community, everything changes. Noah questions how a loving Gott could allow such things to happen. As Arie and her family struggle to rebuild their home and lives, Noah escapes to California to fight another off-season wildfire—and maybe find Gott in the process.
When Noah returns, he promises Arie the prize money if she will help him with a chili cook-off to fund the fire department. Of course, in order to spend more time with the girl he loves, he’s also willing to pitch in unloading the new furniture and animals her daed bought at an auction. He’ll even help Arie slice and dice vegetables if he can taste test the recipes.
More than just the kitchen heats up as they spend time together. But will Noah find a still missing Gott in the process and discover there’s more to life than what he initially believed?
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An Unlikely Hero
Mysteries intrigue secondhand shop owner Benuel Miller. Although strangers may think a blind man would be easy to cheat, those who know Benuel realize he’s honed his other senses to pick up clues his eyes don’t see, making him a savvy business owner. When a stranger enters Benuel’s secondhand shop, the man is shocked by Benuel’s accurate assessment and unsolicited advice. Wary, he hopes Benuel won’t find out his true intentions, but the shopkeeper is already on the case.
Later, Mari and her twin sister, Frannie, stop in Benuel’s shop with Frannie’s three-year-old son, and Benuel senses trouble. His hunches have never led him astray, but is he misreading something here? He can’t help being drawn to Mari, yet is she as sweet and loving as she seems? Or is she hiding a deep, dark secret?
One explosive night when tragedy strikes, Benuel risks his life to find out the truth. Can he unmask the stranger from his shop to foil a sinister plot? And will what he discovers destroy his only chance for love?
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Racing the Slow Girls
A recipe for fast-paced, comical, Amish adventure— Ingredients: Three fun-loving teenage boys on bicycles. Mix in an adorable little girl on a pony, a few spunky teenage girls, and a hint of romance. Directions: Place the characters in a beautiful setting, such as Holmes Co. Ohio. Roll in the boys on bikes. Stir up a few harsh words spoken carelessly. Add plenty of retaliation by the girls. Place in the heat of a family emergency until everyone is completely undone. Sit back and enjoy an Amish adventure with a cup of coffee.
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My Perspective
Heroes can come in many different forms – as is evident in these three stories. There are even situations in which the average person may not think someone a hero, but to the people involved, they are a hero and so much more.
Let’s start with Noah. Sure, he was a hero in that he fought fires, but he did it kind of for the wrong reason. I was very angry with him for running away. To me, a true hero stays and faces whatever reality they are dealing with. However, as I kept reading his story, and seeing the changes that came about later on, I was happy the author took it in that direction. He needed to get away – otherwise he’d never understand what he was missing. The chili cookoff was a fun addition to the story as well, to lighten the mood and add some humor. Plus, everyone knows that Laura Hilton writes some great love stories! I always enjoy reading her books!
I thought An Unlikely Hero was so unique and wonderfully written! Out of the all the characters, Benuel was my favorite, probably because he is seen as an underdog. But, as we know from real life, people with disabilities can usually compensate in other ways, and Benuel certainly had his ways! It was so great to see a blind character, and one that was strong and thriving. This story also provides a surprise twist – one I didn’t really see coming. I was sitting at the edge of my seat while reading, and it was so good I read it all in one sitting!
The last story really got to me, and I think any person who has ever been picked on can relate. I guess you don’t really think that Amish children would act like this, but I’m sure they do. They’re not perfect after all! But what struck me in this story was Daniel. The way we was around Libby was so sweet, and you just knew there was more to him then meets the eye. After all, young kids are usually a good judge of character! This story was a great way to end a wonderful group of novellas!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Authors
Laura V. Hilton is an award-winning, sought-after author with almost twenty Amish, contemporary, and historical romances. When she’s not writing, she reviews books for her blogs, and writes devotionals for blog posts for Seriously Write and Putting on the New.
Laura and her pastor-husband have five children and a hyper dog named Skye. They currently live in Arkansas. One son is in the U.S. Coast Guard. She is a pastor’s wife, and homeschools her two youngest children.
When she’s not writing, Laura enjoys reading, and visiting lighthouses and waterfalls. Her favorite season is winter, her favorite holiday is Christmas.
Rachel J. Good is the author of several Amish series in print or forthcoming—Sisters & Friends, Love & Promises, and two books in theHearts of Amish Country series—as well as the Amish Quilts Coloring Books and the contemporary novella, Angels Unaware, part of the Hope Chapel series. Visit Rachel at her website: www.racheljgood.com.
Thomas Nye writes novels about horses and Amish life, with a touch of romance, and a foundation of faith in Christ. He and his wife, Shari, live on her family farm where they raised five children. Their six grandchildren love to visit Karma and Karla, a team of draft horses which Thomas purchased from an Amish friend.
Arie’s Habanero Chili
1 lb stew meat: venison, or beef
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 Onion, diced
Green pepper, diced
2 cans of habanero Rotel
1 can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1/2 cup sliced jalapenos
1 TSP cayenne pepper
3 TB chili powder
2 TB beef bouillon
1 TSP paprika
1 TSP pepper
2 TB garlic
salt to taste
Saute onion and pepper, set aside. Sear stew meat in hot pan until brown. Do not over cook. Add meat and other ingredients to pot and simmer until done. Add water if necessary. Serve with cornbread. Approximately 7 servings
Recipe compliments of Michael Hilton (Laura’s son)
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Giveaway
To celebrate the tour, Celebrate Lit is giving away
Grand prize: a $25 Amazon gift card
1st – 4th place: eBook copy of Plain Everyday Heroes!!
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Thomas Nye is the only author new to me.
Hope you’ll enjoy the book, Kim! Thanks for stopping by here too!
I look forward to reading this. Blessings
Thank you so much, Lucy! And blessing to you as well.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy of your book! Sounds interesting! Thanks, again, and God bless! Lual Krautter My email: krautter12ATbresnanDOTcom
God bless you too, Lual! We really appreciate you participating in the giveaway!
Thanks for your note! Lual
I appreciate getting to read about another great book since I have so many big readers in my family. Thank you and also I appreciate the giveaway and opportunity to win.
Hi, again, James! Hope your readers will win.
Nice review. Thank you for being a part of this tour. These three authors have written some great novella Collections together with Celebrate Lit Publishing.
Thanks so much, Marilyn! Hugs to you!
Jessica, thanks so much for hosting us! I’m so glad you liked Benuel. He’s close to my heart and based on a real Amishman I know who’s blind. I’m hoping I’ll soon have more stories about him.
Thank you, Jessica!
These sound like fun stories!
I enjoy Amish books, thanks for the chance!
Can’t wait to read these books all of you are great. authors