Hopeful by Shelley Shepard Gray finds us back in Sugarcreek, Ohio, the setting of her Seasons of Sugarcreek series. We get to visit with old friends from the previous books and meet a new cast characters. Miriam Zehr is put in a sticky situation when Junior Beiler, the man she secretly loves, asks for her help to land a date with none other than her good friend Mary Kate Hershberger.She agrees to help Junior but regrets doing so the moment she said yes. Sounds like trouble with a capital T. Being a baker, Miriam should know this is a recipe for disaster…pardon the pun…I just couldn’t help myself! Mary Kate has some troubles of her own and a past that she wants to keep hidden from everyone especially Junior. Where will the road of uncertainty lead these three…heartbreak or perhaps love?
I often wonder what makes Amish fiction appealing to others or for that matter what makes any book worth your time. For me, it’s that I enjoy reading books about where I live and I find it intriguing to know that so many others do to. It’s kind of weird yet fun knowing that people are reading about the streets I walk down or stores I shop at. What makes this book worth your time is that Hopeful is yet another stark reminder that Shelley is a wonderful storyteller who creates one of kind characters. She paints a very vivid picture of real life and keeps readers fully engaged….for this I am grateful…
Would you like to win a copy? Well, you are in luck! HarperCollins Publishers is giving one lucky reader a chance to win a copy!
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**Contest starts today Friday, January 10th and ends on Friday, January 17th.**
I am also very happy to announce some upcoming events that Shelley will be having in Holmes County. You can join her for dessert, coffee and a book signing at the Farmstead Restaurant on February 6th, at 6 p.m. For information, please contact The Gospel Book Store at 330-893-2523. From 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on February 7th, there will be a luncheon in an Amish home in Berlin. Lunch consists of baked chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, homemade bread, salad, peanut butter spread, and assorted pies. Can you say yum? Price is $42.00 which includes meal, tax, tip, and Shelley’s new book. If you already have her book, the price is $26.00. For additional information visit amishheartlandtours.com. And finally on February 8th, from 10:00 a.m. till noon she will be here in Sugarcreek at The Gospel Shop located at 112 E Main St. I hope you can stop by one of these signings and visit with Shelley!
This book was provided to me from HarperCollins Publishers for review purposes.
127 thoughts on “Review and Giveaway…Hopeful by Shelley Shepard Gray”
I love all of your books and I would love to win a copy of Hopeful. Great cover!
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I would love to win “Hopeful”. I love your books, thanks for the chance to win one.
I would love to win a copy of Hopeful. I met Shelley at a book signing last year. What a sweetheart! I have been a fan of hers for years and I never in a million years thought I’d meet her in person. Just goes to show you…dreams do come true!
Blessings!
Judy B
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Blessings!
Judy B
would love to win Hopeful. Read Peace and it was so good love reading books about the Amish sure hope to win. Also Shelley Shepard Gray is a wonderful Author Love her books.
I love Amish books, enjoy the story line, enjoy reading about the Amish and I enjoy not have to skirt ‘language’.
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Would love to win a copy!! Thanks for the chance!
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Oh boy! Another of your great giveaways….and it’s one I haven’t read. Sugarcreek is so much fun. Please enter my name in the giveaway. Stay warm!
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I’d love to be the winner of Hopeful.
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So, did she have to bake the wedding cake for them? 🙂
Jus
Just reserved this through the library. Would love a copy of my own!
Amish Fiction also has ideas and beliefs to think about and I always know that I will be reading something that I love. Thank you so much for this chance to win Hopeful.
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I would love to win a copy of Hopeful. It definitely sounds like tit could get interesting for them. I would love to read how this turns out.
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I love Shelly’s books.
Would dearly like to win this one called Hopeful.
Thanks for the chance.
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I am so happy to be returning to Sugarcreek! I also shared on FB!
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I would love to win a copy.Thanks for the chance.
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Yet another great read coming from you with a chance of a win. Tweeted the give away4:02 PM – 10 Jan 14. Thanks for a chance to win.
Thanks for the opportunity to read this book. Sounds great!
OMG…I loved this series. I cant wait for Hopeful to be released and love the chance to win. Thank you for the opportunity!
Love Love Shelley’s books
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i love your books they are so inspirational and enjoyable. thank you for a great giveaway [email protected]
Love your books, would love to win.
love all my Amish books they are such an interesting group never get tired reading about them! would love to get one:)
I have read most of Shelley’s books and enjoyed all of them. Would love to win this one, as I never get tired of reading.
I would love to win your new book Hopeful. Thanks for your contest.
I would love to read Shelley’s book – Hopeful.
I would love to win Hopeful! I love Shelley’s books. Wonderful author and lovely in person. God Bless.
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We have all of Shelley’s books in the church library. I would love to win this book to add to our shelves.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I have read all your books and would love to win this new book. I also shared on Facebook.
Thank you for a chance to win…I would love to have it.
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I would love to win this book. I have been waiting for this book to come out for a while now. Can’t wait to read it!! Judy F
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It would warm my heart to win this book! Love your books!
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I hope to win. Id love to read this. It sounds like a relaxing read.
Sounds like a great book. I’m being hopeful to win Hopeful!
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I haven’t won any of your books, but I have read a lot of them and hope to continue! They are all so fabulous!
I love reading period. Your stories draw me in and make me feel like I am right there in the middle of everything. I would love to win a copy of Hopeful and am looking forward to reading this Amish mystery.
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God Bless you and your talent for writing.
I love contests so I’m throwing my hat in the ring!
Love Shelley Shepard Gray would love to win
I absolutely love Shelley Shepard Gray!! This book looks fabulous, & I look forward to adding it to my collection. Quality books from a lovely Christian lady.
I just love to read The Amish Stories especially since I live in Ohio too.. Sure would like to Win this Book… Thank You Love all your Books..
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I Love your books Shelley!!! Shared
Sounds so good Shelley ! I shared on FB and Tweeted !
Blessings
Linda Finn
Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
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I would love to have a chance to receive your book give away.
I’ve read each of your books. Enjoyed them very much.
I love Ms. Gray’s book. Just finished Peace in the last few weeks and would love to have my own copy of this one.
I don’t walk the streets you walk nor do I shop in the stores you do but do love Amish books. I live in South Alabama. I think it is the learning how some one lives that is very different than me. Also it is CLEAN Living and walking and talking with God even thought it is not my way. I woulove to win this book. Thank you.
I would love to win!
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Love your stories, Shelley! This one sounds like another great one!
I would love to win. I enjoy your books.
Love your books, would love to read this one. Thank you for such good clean books to read! Blessings….
I love Shelly’s books. Can’t wait to read this one!
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Who couldn’t use some hope? HOPEFUL is a great title and I enjoy Amish fiction and would love to win this book. sharon, CA
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I would love to be entered in your giveaway! This looks like a very interesting book!
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I would love to win this new book by Shelley Shepard Gray! thanks! Rhonda
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Thank you so much for reading HOPEFUL and reviewing it, too! I’m so pleased that you like the book, Michelle! So looking forward to not only seeing you in February, but reading your upcoming posts at Not Quite Amish Living. Blessings!
I love your books and would love to wing a copy of Hopeful! Thanks so much for the chance!
I love all of her books I buy them read them and donate to our local library so other can enjoy them. Small town library so they welcome her books and lots of people tell me how much they also enjoy people who can not afford to buy them so I enjoy sharing the wonderful books she has written looking forward to this one Hopeful and the next one Thankful. all of her series leave me reading and waiting for the next one to come out. do not stop writing Love all of your work Thanks
Love Shelley’s books and can’t wait to read Hopeful! Thanks for the give a way!
I have read all of your books and just love all of them and your Love of God shines through your writing,I would love the chance to win a copy of this
I just love reading about the Amish I find I get lost in the books and relax, I read before I go to bed thank-you for writing books that I can’t put down. God Bless you Please keep on writing
I love the books.
Would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I love Mrs. Gray’s books!
I enjoy the good clean read of Amish fiction, it is hard these days to find a was to the relax in a world where everything is foul mouthed, immodest, and oversexed, II am grateful to those outhouse and publishers for this Genre
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Hopeful sounds wonderful. Please enter me in contest. Thank you for the opportunity to win.I enjoy reading your books.
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I love your books Shelley Shepard Gray!
Would love to win your book Hopeful!!
Keep up the wonderful writing!
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I am looking forward to reading this book.
Would love to win the book Hopeful.
I adore this series and would love to win her book…
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Would be wonderful to win a copy of Hopeful. Thank you for the chance.
Love reading this series and hope to win. Thanks
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looking for my next GOOD book to read…fingers crossed!!
Hoping to win this book. Sounds like another good one! Thanks for the opportunity.
Sounds like another good book based on the Ohio community. I live in Ohio and find these interesting. Thanks for the opportunity. Sharing on FB.
Love your books. Can’t wait to read “Hopeful”.
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I would love to win this!
I love your books, when I start one I had to put it down until I have finished it.
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Looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the contest.
I love Shelley’s books. Can’t wait to read this one.
Love her books and would be very happy to win and after reading, share with my local library. 🙂
Thank you for writing such great books. I feel so good to be able to read these. I really hope and pray that I am able to obtain this book.
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Would love to win Shelley’s book Hopeful!
Always look forward to Shelley’s new books! Shared
I love all of her books! It would be a dream to win one of her books.
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Two good books to put on my to read list
I would love to win. I love reading your books.
Wow…we had a lot of great comments…thanks for entering everyone:) The winner of Hopeful is Yvonne Anderson.Congratulations!
Congratulations Yvonne!