When I saw the title of Tricia Goyer’s newest novel, I knew I wanted to review it. Five and a half years ago, my husband and I visited Glacier Bay twice on our honeymoon, so it seemed both fun and ironic to read Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska. When Tricia sent out an email asking for bloggers to join her fiction launch team, I literally begged. And when I found out that I’d made the team, I did a happy dance in my computer chair.
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When Danny offers Ginny a beautiful diamond necklace and a stupendous recording contract, it seems as if all Ginny’s dreams are coming true. But something makes her hesitate and ask Danny for a week to consult with an old friend before signing the contract. Ginny flies to Glacier Bay to track down her ex-fiance Brett, whom she left two years earlier to pursue her music.
In Glacier Bay, Ginny is welcomes warmly by Brett’s grandmother and finds out that Brett is out of town on a kayaking trip. Before Ginny can book her flight back to LA, Grandma has a heart attack. Ginny agrees to stay and take care of her while waiting for Brett to return. While she waits, she reads a series of letters Grandma has saved… letters written by Ellie in 1929 as she also faced love and loss and tough life decisions.
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Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska kept me turning pages from the very beginning. I wanted to find out more about Ginny and Brett, and then about Ellie and Clay. Their stories twisted together, drawing me in as each faced their problems and learned more about faith and love. Both must wrestle with their pasts before they can face their futures.
One of my favourite parts of the novel was Glacier Bay itself. Tricia and Ocieanna bring this small town in Alaska to life. I loved the camaraderie between the townspeople, how each person knows what their neighbour is doing and wants to help out. That small-town warmth attracts both Ellie and Ginny and is a big contrast to the cities we live in today. The descriptions of the glaciers and the Bay itself brought back memories of our trip there and how I’d told my husband that I wanted to come back someday to hike and kayak there.
Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska is Tricia and Ocieanna’s third novel together in the Love Finds You series. These novels take readers to various historical small towns across the United States with various authors. You can find Tricia on her website, Facebook and Twitter or check out Ocieanna‘s website, Facebook and Twitter. Plus, if you let Tricia know that you bought her book, she’ll send you a signed bookplate!
For more about Glacier Bay, Ginny and Brett, check out the Pinterest board compiled by Tricia, Ocieanna and members of the launch team.
This book was provided for review courtesy of the publisher; all opinions expressed are my own. Post card photos were created by Launch Team Member Renee Smith.
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Cute blog….great post. Love your graphics.
My featured book is SEVEN LOCKS.
Stopping by from Carole’s January Books I Loved. I am in that list as # 46.
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I haven’t read any of her books, but I have discovered a few I want to read, including this one. One of the things I enjoy is reading books about places I’ve been. Some of my favorites are Lancaster County, PA and Williamsburg, VA. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Beyond Hope’s Valley is the only one from her I have read so far so i’d say it’s my favorite!
I’ve read almost all of her books, and really enjoyed The Swiss Courier and Chasing Mona Lisa, but all of them are great.
I have visited Branson, MO, and read a novel about it as well. I think it is fun to read about a place you have been to!!
I have read several of Tricia’s Amish books. I liked Beyond Hope’s Valley the best.
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I have never read her books but would delighted to do so. I am from Alaska and have traveled to Washington State and Montana (all 50 states), so I am eager to read about those places in her books.
I have never read her books but would be delighted to do so. I am from Alaska and have traveled in Washington and Montana, so I’m curious to read about those places in her books.
Sorry I have never read one of her books, and I have never travelled anywhere.
Bonnie thanks for linking this in to Books You loved.
I have just signed up to follow you. A follow back to Carole’s Chatter would be wonderful – or are you already following? Cheers
I love stories about Alaska and Tricia’s novels are always fun to read – I never have a favorite – too many always to choose just one 😉
My favourite book by Tricia is Chasing Mona Lisa
I have not read her books, YET, but I plan to! I have read love finds you in valentine, ne..I grew up there so it was pretty cool reading it!
I would love to read this.
I love all Tricia’s books,if I have to pick one it would be Beyond Hope’s Valley.jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com
I would like read the book. I love to read.
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I havent really traveled much but I have read books about my hometown and a few true stories that take place here as well 🙂 that’s kind of neat.
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I’ve visited Hawaii and I have read some books that were set there.
I read “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” while my husband and I drove there. That was interesting.
In 7th grade, I read “Gone with the Wind” as I was on a road trip through the south with my family, and then read “To Kill a Mockingbird” when I finished.
I’ve never read any of her books… and I honestly can’t think of a book that I’ve read and visited the same place. I’m no fun!
I love to read but haven’t read this author and funny enough I haven’t readof any places I’ve been too.
I’ve loved every single one of her books. She touches my heart
I haven’t read anything by Tricia Goyer yet, but I’m looking forward to reading some soon. I’ve read a few novels set in Nova Scotia, near where I live.
I have not read any of her books yet, but they sound like I would enjoy reading. thanks
I enjoyed your review! =)
This is a wonderful book!
My favorite book of Tricia’s is Beyond Hope’s Valley
Thanks for reviewing this book! It sounds very interesting, and reminds me of my friend who moved back to the UK, hearing that his former love also moved back.
Jenna
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I would love to visit Alaska and love books/shows based there. This sounds like a great story.
Well, I’m sure I’ll hear a collective {gasp}, but I have yet to read any of Tricia’s books. I keep seeing great things about them, though, so I’m looking forward to starting one.
That is such a HARD question! I have enjoyed all of Tricia’s novels and I have read most of them. But I guess I would say my favorite is The Swiss Courier.
The other question is simple, Lisa Begren, I think it was, wrote a novel that partially took place in the little Montana town I live in. Plus I have been to several Montana locations in Tricia’s books since I live so close to them.
I am really looking forward to reading LFYI Glacier Bay Alaska this year!
Thanks for no spoilers! I have this book waiting to be read!
Sounds good! 🙂
I love to read. I am going to have to check out this book for sure. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway and fantastic post! This book sounds like an awesome read!