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Did everyone have a wonderful Christmas? I sure do hope so. Christmas at my house is always a big deal every year. On Christmas Eve my home is filled to the rim with family and friends, and the noise can be deafening at times, but I LOVE IT!! It’s one of the things I look forward to the most.
But now that’s Christmas is over, and all the decorations are tucked safely away until next year, my mind is on the upcoming New Year. It’s so hard to believe that in four short days we will be entering into 2017.
Where did 2016 go? As I look back over the year, I’m happy about some of the things that I’ve accomplished, and not so much, about the things that I didn’t. I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions, because as bad as I hate to admit it, I’ve tried it a few times in the past, and I’ve never kept them. Maybe one reason, is because the ones I have made in the past have been unrealistic or they were just too hard to keep.
However, this year I have made a list of things I’d like to accomplish in 2017, and I’ve pinned it to my refrigerator so I can see it everyday. I’m calling it my ‘goal motivator’. It’s not a long list, but it is of things that are within my reach. One of the things that is at the top of my list is to write and publish book three in The Alabama Brides series :-)
I know that a few of you already have A Marriage of Convenience (book one) & A Marriage Worth Waiting For (book two). But I wanted to start the new year off right and give an ebook copy of both books to one winner.
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE
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She’s Alabama country, He’s New York City, thrown together by an inheritance they both desperately need. *** In Martin Chapman’s will, his final request is a peculiar one. Upon the day of their marriage, his caregiver Lily Meyers and his grandson Bryce Fowler will become joint beneficiaries of his entire estate, which includes the Chapman Quarter Horse Ranch.
There’s only one problem, Lily and Bryce have never met. For the past three years, Lily and her five-year-old son Joey have lived on the ranch with Martin, never knowing they might inherit anything. Will Lily uproot her son from the only stable home he’s ever known, or will she marry a man she doesn’t know to secure her son’s future?
Bryce’s decision isn’t an easy one either. Will he leave the fast pace and bright city lights of New York City to move to the sleepy little town in Trinity, Alabama, or will the cowboy life and Lily prove challenging enough to chase him back to his comfort zone?
A MARRIAGE WORTH WAITING FOR
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Anslee Ryan’s living her dream. Dream life. Dream job. Dream boyfriend. Until the dream comes crashing down around her. With no good options, she decides to move back home to Trinity, Alabama to nurse her broken heart and figure out where to go from here. But in her absence some things have changed drastically including some additions to the town she doesn’t remember from her first time around. Can she navigate this new landscape and keep her heart from being shredded once more?
Wade Haston hasn’t had life any easier. His first love is now married, and the grandmother who raised him no longer recognizes him. Hurting and very much alone, he has decided that love is a one-way street to getting your heart shattered. However, when a beautiful former Trinity resident shows up, his commitment to being a “confirmed bachelor” might be harder to stick to than he thought. Love always sounded so easy, but he’s no longer sure love is even worth it.
Can he convince her, much less himself, to give love a second chance, and if he does, will he just end up where he started?
Here’s a question for all of you, If you wrote down one thing you’d like to accomplish is 2017, what would it be?
Remember, I will be giving away an ebook copy of both books to one winner. Comment by December the 30th for your chance to win :-)
Happy New Year, Everyone!!!
Carol here! Debra messaged me on Monday to let me know she’s unexpectedly out of town. She was asked to help take supplies to the Gatlinburg area to help those dealing with the aftermath of the fires there. She’ll be in and out as she can, but it may be later this week before she’s able to respond to comments. Please keep her, those helping, and all of the ones affected by the fires in your prayers.
Debra Lynn Collins is an Amazon No# 1 bestselling author. She was born and raised in Georgia, but moved to Gaylesville, Alabama after her 1981 marriage. She considers herself a Georgiabamian. God has blessed Debra with four children and seven grandchildren. Through the years, she has tried her hand at many, many crafts. Everything from quilting, candle making, woodworking, cake decorating, scrapbooking, and the list goes on and on. She is now living her own happily-ever-after ending with her biggest fan and husband, Steve, while writing contemporary Christian romances. Debra is a graduate from The Long Ridge Writers Group and an active member of ACFW (American Christina Fiction Writers)
I hope to finish my certification as a biblical counselor in 2017! I want to show fellow beggars where I found bread!
I really enjoyed both A Marriage of Convenience and A Marriage Worth Waiting For. I’m looking forward to read book three in the series. I’m kind of hoping Greg, Kyle and Trevor get their own stories too.
As for 2017, I hope I’ll be a good mom (our first child is due in February and all our efforts and dreams for the year surround him).. probably also means I’ll be more absent from posting comments in this blog, but I’ll certainly not stop reading the books in my TBR pile.
I would love to finish a family history book.
I would love to win those books! I want to read more this year!
My goal is to find better ways to meet my work obligations so that I can spend more quality time with my children. The essence of the goal is better time management with an emphasis on schedule but not to the point of being rigid. I want to find more time to read as I so love all the wonderful stories that are shared here. Happy New Year everyone!
I love the way you put that! Blessings.
My daughter is expecting in February, too! Her third daughter. We hope to see you here as you’re able, but Baby Comes First! :)
That sounds cool. Have you started it already?
Inspy Romance is definitely the place for you if you want to read more this year :D
Time management! Oh, yes. Always a worthy goal. Our kids are worth the time. Happy New Year!
My 1st New Year’s Commitment, has to do wit my time. I commit to putting Jesus 1st. I have chronic depression, & it’s too easy to not put the effort into my relationship with Jesus, ’cause I don’t feel like it. But I need Jesus so badly each day, & I my day always goes better when I do commune with Him. So, Jesus 1st is my commitment!
Thanks, Valerie. I wish her all the best! I’m looking forward to the baby arrival (in due time, of course) and I’m guessing so does she.
My minimum professional goals this year are to republish all of my Heartsong Presents books and release one new book on my own, as well as write the next book in the series.
I would like to be more available for God to use, and less busy with what I “have” to do.
My goal this year is to declutter. It is amazing how much junk you collect without realizing. Happy New Year!
Praying!
The main thing I’d like to accomplish in 2017 is to put my own busy plans to one side and listen better to what God wants me to do!
Waving to you, Priscila, and little Sam! I have no doubt you and your husband will be great parents. After all, you have a wonderful family legacy to surround him, and that’s a great start. Blessings and wishing you a very happy New Year. :)
I’m with you on that one, Autumn! Excellent plan. Let Him dictate and not our own agenda. Hugs and blessings to you in 2017! :)
So very true. Recognizing it is more than half the battle. Hugs!!!
How many books are you republishing?
Amen!!!
I hear you! We have 40 acres and too many outbuildings as well. Yikes.
Amen. So guilty here…
to get healthier and get closer to God
Five.
Well, the first thing I thought of is to finish scanning all of my dad’s slides that we want to keep!
I need to eat healthier and exercise more. Read, read, read, and start crochet projects for next Christmas and make ahead baby and wedding gifts….
Praying for God’s will as to our new home and neighborhood in bowling green, kentucky. The Lord has had us in our current townhouse in northern Virginia for 30 years. A big change for us! New mission field!
I want to take more time to spend with my family as I work alot so don’t see them as much as I’d like.
I need to learn how to read faster. I have so many books I want to read. I’d also like to spend more time with my grandchildren.
Hi Diana! We lived in Northern Virginia for over forty years. Praying for your upcoming move.
You’re not kidding, Debra…2016 went by in a flash. I have no doubt you’ll accomplish your goals in 2017. As for mine, I’m still muddling through my list. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Congratulations, Priscila! You’re going to be a great momma! xo
Nice!
Both goals of mine, as well.
Does he have a lot of them? Slides were really the big thing for a lot of years!
I’m with you right up to the crochet – then, not so much!
I hope your move goes well!
Great goal, Jerilyn! I don’t think anyone ever ultimately wished they’d spent less time with their families. :)
So many books! So little time! And YES on the grandchildren :)
2016 was pretty zippy, wasn’t it!
In 2017 for my health I MUST exercise regularly, eat better and lose some weight.
Thanks JoAnn. I noticed the use of Sam and legacy in the same paragraph. ;) Wish you a blessed New Year as well.
Thanks, Jill. I appreciate the support.
Such a hard question to answer! I don’t make resolutions or goals for the year either, so it’s really hard to know what I want to accomplish.
Maybe be more gracious & merciful to others and not so critical (especially in my thoughts!). Instead of thinking negatively towards someone, I could be praying for that person. I’m getting better at it, but I know that I could improve on it :-)
Yes, I love the way you put that, too. :-)
Congratulations, Priscila! I think you’re going to be a great mom! What a wonderful gift to start 2017 off with. :-)
That’s wonderful! Good luck to you!
I agree with Valerie. We certainly can help you with this :-)
You can’t go wrong wanting more time to spend with your children. Nothing is more important than family. I’ll be praying for you that you will find the time that you need. Happy New Year!
Best New Year’s Commitment ever! That’s my number one priority, too. If we put Jesus first, then everything else will fall right into place. Praying for you <3
Five! That’s awesome. I love Heartsong Presents books! As a matter of fact, I have a bookshelf full of them :-)
I’m right there with you on this one, too!
Yes, I need to downsize some things myself :-) Happy New Year!
Oh yes! I agree with JoAnn, I’m with you on this one, too. Less busyness and more time listening to the voice of God!
Both wonderful goals for the body and the spirit :-)
Good luck to you on doing this :-)
Wow! It sounds like you’re going to have a very busy 2017. You go, girl!
I hope you enjoy your new home in a new town. Blessings to you!
Family is so important. Take the time you need and enjoy your family!!
Winnie, I agree with you on the reading faster, but for me, there’s just not enough hours in a day to read all the books I want to read! Enjoy those grandchildren :-)
Jill, I’m sure you’ll accomplish all your goals in 2017, too. I hope you and yours have a very Happy New Year!!
I need to eat healthy, too. But it’s so hard when I love to cook and eat :-) Good luck to you on working on your goals for this upcoming year!
Hey Trixi! What a sweet goal. I’m sure you’ve got this one mastered :-) Happy New Year to you and yours!
Valerie! Thank you so much for stepping in and helping out when I wasn’t able to. I truly do appreciate it! I hope you and yours have a very Happy New Year!