Nov. 12, 2007
Splitting Harriet
by Tamara Leigh
Book Summary: Preacher’s kid and prodigal Harriet Bisset returned to her church and her family in Franklin, Tennessee, seven years ago. Once the proud owner of two tattoos and a nose ring, Harri is now addicted to Jelly Bellys in lieu of hangovers and Bible verses in lieu of foul language.
The good news is that she has everything under control: a part-time position as director of women’s ministry, a church family that adores her, a rent-free home in a senior mobile home park, and the possibility of owning the café where she waitresses. Nothing could tempt Harri to return to her old ways. Nothing but a 1298 cc, liquid-cooled, sixteen-valve, in-line four-cylinder motorcycle—and the church consultant riding it.
Reformed rebel Maddox McCray’s arrival at First Grace spells C-H-A-N-G-E for the dying church. And it just might mean change for Harri when Maddox sets out to convince her that even Christians are allowed to have fun.
The story of a prodigal daughter’s transformation, Splitting Harriet reminds readers of God’s delight in forgiving, loving, and enjoying the ride.
Author Bio: Tamara Leigh’s first novel, Warrior Bride, was published in 1994 and was followed by six more bestselling, award-winning historical romances for Bantam, HarperCollins, and Dorchester. Leigh’s inspirational chick lit debut, Stealing Adda, was published in 2006 to great critical acclaim. Leigh has also written for Romantic Times magazine and been a guest speaker for WaldenBooks’s corporate conference. Leigh lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two sons and enjoys time with her family, volunteer work, faux painting, and reading.
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. The cover suggests that the book is fun to read~ and it is. However, it's not just a book of "fluff"~ there are several layers of "issues" going on within. Being in a leadership position in my church, I really enjoyed all the many facets of church growth that were taking place in this book~ and all the many feelings that related to these changes. Also, I appreciated Harri's battles with herself~ she is trying so hard to keep from falling back into her old ways, that she tends to be way too hard on herself and not allow any fun to be had. I think that anyone would enjoy this book; I'd definitely recommend it.
I have TWO copies of Splitting Harriet to give away!
If you'd like to be entered to win, please leave a comment.
Tell me what appeals to you about this book.
(To me, the cover just looks "fun", honestly!)
You do not have to be a blogger to participate~
just make sure you leave contact information in your comment.
A second chance to win will be given to those
who post about this contest on their blog (with a link back).
*Please let me know if you chose to do this.
Good luck!
Winners will be drawn at noon on Friday, the 16th.
Can't wait?
Click here to order from Amazon today!
Edited 11/16 to add: My girls have randomly selected the winners of this contest. I will be mailing copies of Splitting Harriet to Missy and Leah this weekend! CONGRATULATIONS, Girls! This just goes to prove that it pays to advertise on your blog for that extra entry! Enjoy your book!
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Nov. 12, 2007 - Contest entry
 Posted by canadianladybug
What I like with this e-mail is that it represent a lot the new generation of christians... Post-modernism. Why not driving a motorcycle? Why not having fun? Many times christians are viewed like boring.... You should have seen the face of the three guys my brother-in-law talked too on the street and invited them to come to the event last Friday. When they saw that it was a potential church they said they couldn't go in because they had a bit of booze before. My brother-in-law said no problem and they were like "Really?". I think it is more than time that we change the prespective of non-christian on us, believers! I like the cover and the title too!
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Nov. 12, 2007 - Looks like a good read!!!
 Posted by kympossible
That sounds like a great book!!! I agree that the cover just looks like fun, and what appeals to me is that it looks like characters I could relate to. In working in our youth program at church, we really try to emphasize the following the Lord is not ever boring - there is so much fun and adventure along the way. Anyway, please enter me in the drawing, and I'll be keeping my eye out for this book next time I'm shopping!
Blessings,
Kym
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Nov. 12, 2007 - How fun!
 Posted by TrainUpAChild
I LOVE books like this! & YES, the cover, in itself, makes it look like a great read!! :)
I'll post about it on my blog, too!
Sign me up girlie!!
Love ya....
Missy
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Nov. 12, 2007 - Count me in
 Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
This book sounds like a great read! Count me in.
Wish I could comment more. I have family in town so my computer time is cut short ;-(.
Have a great week.
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Nov. 13, 2007 - My thoughts...
 Posted by imasharp
First, I too am a TN girl, I went crazy for a while, I ride a motorcycle and I now live for Jesus. What would I not like about this book. Thanks for letting us have a chance to win one.
Christy
www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew
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Nov. 13, 2007 - I posted about your contest on my blog.
Posted by imasharp
Just wanted to let you know that I am trying to get the word out.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew/426082/
Thanks again,
Christy
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Nov. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Ruth
Heidi,
Another great book. It looks like a fun read. I would love to win this one but since I just won, I will pass this up for others.
Ruth
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Nov. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by friends4tea
Hi Heidi~
That sounds like such a cute book. I hope you can add me to your contest. Any book about a girl who likes Jelly bellys has got to be one for me! =) Of coures, I'm not particular about my sugar. ANything will do. =) And I agree the front cover does look fun! I'll add a link at my friends4tea address to youas well as my other site. Do you have the address for that one?
ANyway, thanks for putting on such a fun contest!
~Leah
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Nov. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by daddysgirls
Enter me into your contest! Looks like a wonderful read! I like the cover too but the story line looks like it would be very interesting.
Oh, I put Saving Sarah (I think that is the name of it) on my netflix a while back and they left a message on my page that it would be out in January. I cannot wait to see this movie. I hope it is as good as the book!
Hugs,
Michelle
Oh, and i'll post a link on my blog too =P
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Nov. 14, 2007 - It's me
 Posted by Anonymous
Heidi, this sounds like a book I should read.....LOL
Love ya!
Carolyn
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Nov. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hsfamily
Count me in!
Karen
www.homeschoolblogger.com/SALT
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