Book Review and Giveaway- Run With the Wind Author: Judy DuCharme On Tour with Celebrate Lit

 

About the Book

Book: Run With the Wind

Author: Judy DuCharme

Genre: Christian fiction

Release date: 2016

Linney Merritt loves her life in the Florida scrub where she assists her Pa in raising and taking cattle to market. The new cowman, Cyrus John, appreciates the chance to start over. Marrying holds no interest for either, but they can’t help but be drawn to each other. And then, just before Christmas, they find themselves fighting together to save the life of a calf, all while discovering the One who can remove fears and provide forgiveness.

 

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About the Author

Judy DuCharme is a crazy Packer fan and would rather be walking near the water than at any shopping mall. She is smarter than a fifth grader, having taught them for 22 years, specializing in fun, hands-on, basic science. In case anyone wondered, the cutest grandson in the world belongs to her. And he’s smart, too. Judy descended from the family that founded the first Mennonite/Amish congregation in this country in the mid-1700s. So, with such a heritage, she loves the Lord, loves to worship, and loves to teach Bible studies

 

More from Judy

Have you ever watched You Tube videos of cows giving birth? Well, I have. And that’s because Linney Merritt helped birth the calves in the late 1800s in mid-Florida. And that’s why she had no interest in giving birth herself. So when the new hand arrived, it turned her plans topsy-turvy, but she was not going to budge. With humor and tenacity, Linney and Cy learn to work together on her pa’s ranch and consider other possibilities.

My Thoughts 

Run With the Wind is a holiday novella that is written by Judy DuCharme. It was fun reading this in the midst of the 90 degrees and humidity in SE Alabama. I loved that  this focused on ranching in Florida. Usually we see everything set on the West. So it was a nice change of pace. 

Linney was good character. She enjoyed working the cattle. She doesn’t mind getting dirty. She helps her Pa when they take the cattle to the market. The other cowhands respect her and she is well liked. Cyrus John is thankful to start fresh. He’s well mannered and wants to do a good job. However, he’s drawn to Linney. Both are content with their lives and are not considering any changes. But the two of them are drawn to each other. 

The characters are well written. The story line intriguing. I enjoyed learning about the cattle driving process. I also loved how since this is set around Christmas that the author wove on the story of Jesus and his birth. 

I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit Blogging Program, all thoughts are my own. 

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Judy is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of the book and a $25 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1df18/run-with-the-wind-celebration-tour-giveaway