Michigan: Out on a Limb/Over Her Head/Seasons/Secrets Within (Heartsong Novella Collection) [Paperback]

Gail Gaymer Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2004

Four couples come together in diverse Michigan locations, but they each have to answer the same question: Will they allow God to lead in their love lives? Faith, humor, adventure, and suspense fill four romances by Martin, who shares her love of her home state and her God.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Four couples come together in diverse Michigan locations, but they each have to answer the same question: Will they allow God to lead in their love lives? Faith, humor, adventure, and suspense fill four romances by Martin, who shares her love of her home state and her God.

Product Details

• Paperback: 458 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593104340
• ISBN-13: 978-1593104344
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,265,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award-winning author, Gail Gaymer Martin writes romantic suspense, romance and women's fiction for Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing and has over 3 million books in print. Her books have received numerous national awards including: Romantic Times Reviewers Choice for Best Love Inspired 2002 and the American Christian Romance Writers Carol for her romantic suspense, A Love for Safekeeping. Her books have also won two Holt Medallions, two Booksellers Best, National Readers Choice Award,and the Winter Rose Award. Gail's novel The Christmas Kite, a Holt Medallion finalist, was optioned by Greystoke Entertainment for a Hallmark television movie. She was awarded 2009 Heartsong Presents Author of the Year. Gail is a cofounder of American Christian Fictoin Writers and is a popular keynote speaker. She grew up in a Detroit suburb and continues to live in Oakland County. She has a Bachelor and Masters degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Before writing, she was a high school guidance counselor and previously a high school English and public speaking teacher. She also worked as an adjunct instructor of English and public speaking at Davenport University. Gail's web site has been visited by many new writers where she provides numerous articles, workshop logs, and frequently asked questions about writing and getting published. Visit her web site at www.gailmartin.com You can also visit her blog at www.gailmartin.blogspot.com and her WritingFictionRight blog at www.writingright-martin.blogspot.com

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED IN 'MICHIGAN', June 28, 2007

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MARIA (FLORIDA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Michigan: Out on a Limb/Over Her Head/Seasons/Secrets Within (Heartsong Novella Collection) (Paperback)

I was disappointed in this book as a whole. The storylines were fine; however, the lead male
characters in the first three stories were whimpy and weak. The lead females were whiney.
The fourth story 'Secrets Within' was much better. The characters were strong. Even though
Laine had problems in her life and things in her past with which she had to deal, she didn't
whine. Jeff was self confident. The storyline was intriguing and suspenseful. This particular title 'Secrets Within' is definitely one to read again.

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars! Wonderful Writing and Great Characters!, July 31, 2009

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Meredith "Austenesque Reviews" (Wilmington , NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michigan: Out on a Limb/Over Her Head/Seasons/Secrets Within (Heartsong Novella Collection) (Paperback)

This book contains 4 modern Christian Romances that take place in Michigan. Each story is about 110-120 pages in length. While this book does have Christian undertones and morals, it is not a preachy sermon type of book. All four stories are uplifting, captivating, and romantic. I enjoyed all four and was drawn in my the characters and their issues with faith and relationships with God and other people in their lives. What I love most about these stories is that they aren't perfect, the characters aren't perfect (far from it). I like that they are realistic and bungle things up, because that's what I do sometimes and it is comforting to know that even when you do that God is there to help you and that it isn't the end of the world.

Here is a taste of each story:

1. Out on a Limb: Karen is at her grandfather's house for the summer to help him with his produce stand and keep him company since her grandmother just recently passed away. Across at a neighboring farm Eric is spending the summer with his grandparents while he is preparing to open a new business. Both grandfathers are in a long-standing feud with each other and Karen and Eric can't figure out why. When Karen and Eric start to feel God pulling their lives in a certain direction they decide to put an end to the family feud. But how can they do that when their grandfathers are acting like stubborn children and pulling ridiculous pranks on each other?

2. Mark and Lana seemed to run into mishaps where ever they go, whether it is Lana accidentally feeding Mark peanuts when he is allergic, Lana falling off a canoe into a lake, or both of them catching some serious poison ivy disaster seems to be near by. Mark id the new youth director at Lana's church and even though she admits that she has a lot of flaws in her spiritual make up Mark consistently begs her to help out with the youth activities. What Lana learns during these events helps her improve on those spiritual flaws and helps her to have a closer relationship with God.

3. Both Sally and Brad have lost their spouses and are attending a grief group held at a local church. When they meet each other they felt a special bond and shared all their feelings and dreams with each other. Pretty soon they are in a much healthier place and they could move on in their lives. Sally enjoys spending time with Brad and his children but there are some obstacles in the way. Such as Brad's daughter, Kelly, who takes an instant dislike to Sally and Sally's family telling her it is too soon for her to be seeing anyone and that she should be cautious.

4. Laine and Jeff are neighbors and when Laine has trouble in her life such as a death in the family or a break-in in her condo, Jeff is always there to help. But when mysterious things keep occurring at Laine's home and it seems that someone is after something she has, Laine can't decide if she can trust Jeff anymore because it seems he has something to hide.

Heart-warming. This describes these four novellas perfectly. All four stories displayed love beautifully and inspired me to strengthen my relationship with God and those I love.