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1. Teacher's Plans: TeachersPlans_w2500_680[1] This is a 55,000 word contemporary inspirational romance novel set in a fictional town called Milltown, Vermont.

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Review: Lynn from ReviewYourBook.com said,

“…If your looking for a quick afternoon read with a wonderful story line then I highly recommend this book. An excellent read with high praise for the author.”

For the full review, please go to: ReviewYourBook.com (Christian Romance.)

Excerpt- Teacher's Plans (c) 2008 by: JoAnn Carter

Amanda reached out to shake his hand when his words hit her full force. She withdrew her hand like she just touched fire and squeaked, "You’re who?"

"I’m your new assistant. The principal said to meet you here."

Silence engulfed the room.

Tracy shifted his weight to one hip looking slightly uncomfortable for the first time. "He said you would be expecting me."

Amanda tried to cover up her shock. "Um, right… it’s just…" You’re a man--and not just any man--a drop dead gorgeous one! She felt like she was drowning with no way out. She grabbed at straws for anything to say; she needed time to gather her wits. "Were you by any chance at an interview in the Board of Education building on June 13th?"

2. By the Book ByTheBook_w3879_680[1] Buy By the Book Here!

Summary: Perky 24 year old police dispatcher, Sarah Murphy, is held captive by images of her past. She doesn't trust men and is determined to hold onto her heart at all costs. Lieutenant Dylan Eldredge of the Hampton Police Department believes she’s the woman God has intended for him and is equally determined to have her for his wife. But can he prove he’s the man for her?

Excerpt: (c)2007 by JoAnn Carter

Sarah swiveled her chair so she could face Helen. "Now, what were we saying?"

Helen grunted and pushed her thick glasses up further on the bridge of her nose. "Independence," She remarked dryly. "Have you ever stopped to consider, being able to depend on someone other than yourself might not be such a bad thing?"

Here we go again, Sarah gritted her teeth to keep from saying something she would regret later. She picked a piece of lint off her pants. "You're right."

"I know I'm right." Helen's eyes widened as if Sarah had a temporary loss of her senses. "But in the five years we've worked together you've never agreed with me before."

"That's because you've never quite said it that way. But where man will fail, God will not. He is the only one I ever want to depend on." Sarah put her headset on and watched the monitor's black blinking curser.

With a groan, Helen put her head into her hands and murmured, "Back to square one!"

Sarah lowered her eye lashes, "Helen, honestly, I like my life just as it is." Sarah knew the concern she saw in Helen's eyes was for her. However, she also knew men were on a whole were a problem, not a solution.

"Fine. But, I don't understand why you won't even entertain the thought of dating someone."

Sarah swatted at the finger Helen had pointed at her nose. A spurt of anger drew her chin up a notch as she wondered why, of all times, did the radios need to be quiet now? "I'm happy. Why spoil it?"

REVIEW FOR ~ By The Book  Five heart review from The Romance Studio

"...This fast-paced read is wonderfully written and presents a dreamy love story! The actions and characters truly project a love of God; it also quotes enough scripture for the book to be life-changing! I loved, and recommend highly, this amazing book!" Reviewer: Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio. For the complete review, please go to their website.

3. Sweet Rest: SweetRest_w1370_680[1]Released May 22, 2009 through whiterosepublishing.com. (Digital price $3.50) Buy Sweet Rest Here! Blurb: Soft spoken, twenty-eight-year-old Mike Anderson prepares to join his brother on a short-term mission trip to Florida. Here he plans on helping build new facilities for New Hopes Mission Agency. However, before he leaves, Mike learns there was an accident at the building site. Now the person who was injured is missing. Could these two incidents be mere coincidence or is something more sinister at work?

And then there is the five-two spit-fire, Leah Rizzo, with whom he agreed to swap photography projects. Taking her with him could prove to be the colossal mistake of his lifetime—or perhaps God has a plan even in the midst of the mystery that shrouds the project.

4. Smuggler of the Heart  Buy Smuggler of the Heart Here!  SmugglerOfTheHeart_w4206_680[1](1)

Available now through White Rose Publishing: Disheartened and tired, Samantha Warren returns to Vermont during the winter break. Her passion for history rekindles after finding an old smuggler’s chest hidden in her grandparents' attic. Will she be able to return to New Jersey without her heart being smuggled like the chest once was? Or is it already too late?

5.  Daniella (White Rose Publishing) Release date: 12/18/09. 

Daniella_w4475_680[1]Theme Verse: Luke 1:7 (NIV) “For nothing is impossible with God.”

When Harrison Beckman meets his father’s secretary, Daniella Duncan, she’s shy and self-conscious. Harrison, however, is determined to get to know her better. Before he gets to do that a rival comes along to steal Dani’s heart as quickly and thoroughly as the company’s contracts, which have been disappearing.

  As the mystery unfolds, Harrison has to fight for the woman he loves, even though this means crossing swords with his father and his determined adversary. Will Harrison be able to find the love that could await them or will it be too late?

DEDICATION: 

This book is dedicated to God my Savior. Through His power, nothing is impossible.

 A special thanks to the wonderful guys in my life; Glenn, Joshua, Jeff, Jonathan, Jeremy, and my dad, Ivan. You are my real heroes’ day in and day out. I love you all very much! 

And, I would be remiss if I didn’t say thanks to all those who support me. From my publisher and editor, Elizabeth West, to my writing buddies who are willing to read through the rough drafts, to those who pray for me and offer a uplifting word-- it’s through your love, encouragement, and example that this book is possible.

 tidbit: While in the middle of writing this story, I heard the song MIRROR MIRROR by Barlow Girl on the radio. As I listened to the lyrics, it hit me how many women like Dani, (the heroine in DANIELLA) struggles with self-image.

As the plot develops, and Dani comes to the realization God loves her the way he made her. I had to be honest and ask myself, "Do I believe that?" It’s easy for me to nod my head while I’m writing this, but it’s another story when I’m standing in one of those dinky changing rooms try to find a bathing suit for the summer!

Accepting myself is sometimes is a daily struggle. In the same way this story has challenged me, as you experience Dani growth reading this book, it’s my prayer that it will draw you closer to God as well. (If you’d like to hear Mirror Mirror, click onto this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZgq8pA-ipY&feature=related )

 
JoAnn