The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher blog tour and giveaway

The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher

About The Waiting: Book 2 in the Lancaster Secrets Collection
Book 2 in The Lancaster Secrets collection and hot on the heals of the best-selling The Choice, The Waiting, a stand alone story, is a compelling page turner. Jorie King has been waiting for Benjamin Zook to return home to Lancaster County so they can marry. When news arrives that Ben has been killed, Jorie finds comfort in the friendship of his brother Caleb. That friendship ripens into love, and it seems that they are meant to be together. But when the unexpected happens, their worlds are turned upside down once more. Will Jorie trust God to lead her into the arms of a new man?

A multifaceted story about complex people living the simple life. Readers will find themselves transported into the world of the Amish and deeply invested in these wonderful characters.

About Suzanne Woods Fisher: Suzanne Woods Fisher is the CBA bestselling author of The Choice, The Waiting, Amish Peace, and Amish Proverbs. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, W. D. Benedict, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Benedict eventually became publisher of Christianity Today magazine. Suzanne is the host of a radio show called Amish Wisdom and her work has appeared in many magazines. She lives in California. Find out more about Suzanne at http://www.suzannewoodsfisher.com/

My Take:

This was the main book that I read doing this past weekend for Dewey's read a thon. I was really glad that I saved it.  Even thought this is the second book in a series it stands very well on it's own.  I found myself identifying with Jorie as people misjudge and second guessed her about the way she was teaching the children in the school (as I am sure all homeschoolers and teachers have been through this).
I was learned some new things about the Amish that I didn't know before.  The whole conscientious objector angle hasn't really been mentioned in any of the books I have read before.  I have read many Amish series and I think that this is one of the best.  I will definitely be picking up the first in the series




The Choice

And will be looking forward to the next one


The Search  due out in January 2011

I received a copy of this book for review purposes.

Suzanne Woods Fisher is thrilled to announce the release of The Waiting, book two in The Lancaster Secrets Collection. In The Waiting Jorie finds herself caught be two loves and two lives in this compelling page turner about complex people living the simple life.

A must read!

Visit the blog tour and find out what the reviewers are saying!



Learn more about Suzanne and her books at http://www.suzannewoodsfisher.com/!

The Waiting is the next stand alone story in The Lancaster Secrets Collection and follows in the footsteps of the best-selling, The Choice. The Waiting is in stores now and to celebrate Suzanne is hosting The Waiting KINDLE Giveaway.

One Grand Prize winner will receive a Kindle preloaded with Suzanne Woods Fisher titles and a Amazon.com gift certificate! The Prize Pack (valued at over $185.00) includes:

* A brand new KINDLE, Free 3G, 6", Latest Generation



* The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher



* The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher



* A $15 dollar Amazon.com Gift Certificate

To enter, simply click on the icons below to fill out the entry form, then tell 5 or more friends about the contest. Oh, and enter soon! Winner will be announced on October 28th at Suzanne's Lancaster Secrets Book Club Party.

Join Suzanne for the Lancaster Secrets Book Club Party on October 28th! She’ll be announcing the winner of the The Waiting KINDLE Giveaway, hosting a book club discussion of The Waiting and The Choice, and giving away copies of both books and HEAPs of readerly prizes! Be sure to join us on Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 PM PST (6:00 MST, 7:00 CST & 8 EST) at Suzanne’s Author Page. 

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Take a look at these other sites to see what they have to say. 

Blog Tour Schedule:




10/8

Crystal at Eccentric Eclectic Woman

http://finamoon.blogspot.com/


Charlene at Quintessentially Quilly

http://quilldancer.com/


Linda at Mocha with Linda

The Waiting is another stellar book from her hand. I had a hard time putting this book down, and it kept my attention riveted until the last page. While it isn't a suspense book, Suzanne managed to keep me in suspense over the resolution of the story until the last pages. This is a beautiful story of family, friendship, love, and loyalty, all under the umbrella of trust in God's sovereignty and care. There are a plethora of Amish books on the market, but this one stands out as one of the best.


Sarah at Growing For Christ

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/OhioSarah                                               


Holly at 2 Kids and Tired Book Reviews

It's a story about choices and regrets, grief and loss, and love. The characters are likeable and endearing. Ephraim is delightful.



10/9

Becky at In The Pages

http://inthepages.blogspot.com/


Debra at Footprints in the Butter

http://debrakb.blogspot.com/


Abi at 4 the LOVE of BOOKS

http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/


Susan at Susieqtpies Scraps of Life

http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/


Beckie at Beckie at RBC Library

http://rbclibrary.wordpress.com/


Shindorf at Farming On Faith

http://farmingonfaith.blogspot.com/


10/11

amy at The 160 Acrewoods

http://www.the160acrewoods.com/


Mindy at Ponderings of the Heart

http://philippians4verse8.blogspot.com/


Tasra at tasra mar
transform

http://tasramar.com/


Margaret at Cappuccino Life

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cappuccinosmom


Mindy at A Room without Books is Empty

http://detweilermom.blogspot.com/


Michelle at Chelle at Chasing the Divine

http://www.chelled.blogspot.com/


Julia at Thou Art Jules

http://www.thouartjules.com/


10/12

Lynn at Lynn Dove's Journey Thoughts

http://lynndove.wordpress.com/


Judy at Judy @ Seize the Book Blog

http://www.seizethebookblog.blogspot.com/


Alaina at {my heartfelt} Life

http://myheartfeltlife.com/


Danielle at The Happy Wife

http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com/


Michele at My Blessings From Above

http://koreamom.blogspot.com/


Tammy at Tammy's Book Parlor

http://tgteecher.blogspot.com/


Jennifer at Rundpinne

http://www.rundpinne.com/


10/13

Janet at Janet at Along the Way

http://a-long-the-way.blogspot.com/



Julie at Julie at One Rainy Afternoon

http://www.onerainyafternoon.blogspot.com/


Stephanie at Stephanie at Coupon Clippin' Mommy

http://www.couponclippinmommy.com/


Adventures in Unsell Land

http://theunsells.blogspot.com/


Christine at Sticky Fingerprints

http://stickyfingerprints.com/


Gretta at The Johns Family

http://grettajohns.blogspot.com/


Meinhardt at Knits and Reads

http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com/


10/14

Sharon A at I Dream Of Writing For God

http://sharonalavy.blogspot.com/


Sherry at My Journey

http://www.myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com/


Leticia at My Daily Trek

http://leticiasworld.blogspot.com/


Catherine at Cuzinlogic

http://cuzinlogic.wordpress.com/


Urailak at Living for God

http://homeschoolblogger.com/servingtheKingofkings/


10/15

Melissa at Real Heart Prints

http://www.realheartprints.com/


Isabelle at Canadianladybug Reviews!

http://www.canadianladybugreviews.com/


10/16

Heather @ Mommy Of 1 and Counting

http://www.heatherandavery.blogspot.com/


Thirsty at Fill My Thirst

http://fillmythirst.blogspot.com/



Vicki at Reading At The Beach

http://readingatthebeach.com/


Lizzie @ A Dusty Frame

http://www.adustyframe.com/


Marissa at Marissa at The Review Stew

http://thereviewstew.blogspot.com/


Jenifer at Parris Ponderings

http://www.jmparris.blogspot.com/


Jettie at Jetties Rambings

http://jettiesramblings.blogspot.com/


Janet at Janet at Home Is Where God Sends You

http://www.homeiswheregodsendsyou.blogspot.com/


Suzanne at Clicking Her Heels

http://www.clickingherheels.blogspot.com/


10/18

Sheri at The Shades of Pink

http://theshadesofpink.com/


Carie at Carie's Coins & Cents

http://www.cariescoins.blogspot.com/


Tammy at Bluerose's Heart

http://www.bluerosesheart.blogspot.com/


Janie Hickok at JHS at Colloquium

http://www.jhsiess.com/


Carol at Carol at Books Before Food

http://bookbeforefood.blogspot.com/


Cindy at Cindy's Love of Books

http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.com/


Myrtle at Myrtle's Turtles

http://myrtlesturtles.blogspot.com/


Revka at The Porch Light

http://ourfamilyporch.blogspot.com/


Heidi at Reviews & Reflections

http://heidi-strawser.blogspot.com/



Stefany at ToBeThode

http://www.tobethode.com/


Deb at Just Short of Crazy

http://www.justshortofcrazy.com/


10/19

Amy at Girlfriends Get Real

http://girlfriendsgetreal.blogspot.com/


Lori at Frog's Lilypad

http://lori1971.blogspot.com/


Tracy at Tracy’s Booklet

http://www.tracysbookletminfo/


Gwyn at Mommy Daily Vent

http://www.mommydailyvent.blogspot.com/


Stacie at Stacie at Simply Stacie

http://simplystacie.net/


10/20

Marjorie at The Writer's Tool

http://marjorie.vawter@blogspot.com/


Melissa at Books R Us

http://www.booksrusonline.com/


Wanda at The Watered Soul

http://wateredsoul.blogspot.com/


Tammy at blog...blog...blog

http://tammy-thisisme.blogspot.com/


Patty at Patty at Broken Teepee

http://brokenteepee.blogspot.com/


10/22

Wendi at Wendi's Book Corner

http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.com/


10/23



Nicole at Ramblings By Nicole

http://ramblingsbynicolerenee.blogspot.com/


Tina at Tina's Book Reviews

http://www.tinasbookreviews.com/

10/25



Mrs. Q: Book Addict

http://web.me.com/quirion


Billie from Billie the Girl

http://billiethegirl.com./


10/26

Annette at A Well-Watered Garden

http://awell-wateredgarden.blogspot.com/


Stephanie at The Creative Side of Me

http://thecreativesideofsteph.blogspot.com/


10/27

Karla at Quiet Quilter

http://www.karla-hanns-karla.blogspot.com/


Erin at Erin at Connected 2 Christ

http://connected2christ.com/theblog/


Wendy at its JUST me

http://itsjustme-wendy.blogspot.com/


Michelle at My Semblance of Sanity

http://michellekemperbrownlowwrites4kids.blogspot.com/