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Wasabi Wednesday - AWAKEN MY HEART

Captain's Log, Stardate 01.30.2008

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You have a week to comment--I'll pick a name out of a hat on Wednesday, February 6th. (BTW, you can post a comment and NOT enter, too.)


Awaken My Heart
by
DiAnn Mills

1803, the colony of Texas. Marianne Phillips, the daughter of a wealthy rancher, has never agreed with her father's harsh treatment of the poor mestizos who first inhabited the colony of Texas. When rebels kidnap Marianne, in hopes her father will trade back their land for her freedom, she realizes her loyalty lies with her abductors, not her father, who plans to marry her off to the don of a nearby estate.

Armando Garcia is the locals' reluctant leader, but his people revere and depend on him. Knowing that without his leadership they'd be forced from their land, Armando accepts his role, but does not approve of the latest attempt to manipulate their enemy. When he learns that Marianne actually speaks his language, of her loyalty to his people, and of the faith that keeps her strong, Armando is faced with a difficult decision. Will his newfound love keep him from letting her go? Or will he set her free and risk losing their land forever?

Wasabi Wednesday question:

What book(s) are you reading right now?

I’m in the middle of Skid by Rene Gutteridge and also Her Unlikely Family by Missy Tippens. Loving both of them!
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  1. Winter PeckWed Jan 30, 06:34:00 AM 2008

    I have this book already, so don't enter me. <}:^)

    Two books: Reluctant Smuggler by Jill Elizabeth Nelson and Valiant Hope by Donna Fleisher

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  2. HannahWed Jan 30, 07:50:00 AM 2008

    i'm in between books right now but i just finished frasier's island by susan paige davis and it was really good! i'd love to win a copy of this book! hsmuda[at]gmail[dot]com

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  3. PatriciaWWed Jan 30, 08:06:00 AM 2008

    Just finished The Pastor's Woman by Jacquelin Thomas. I'm reading Sisters Ink by Rebecca Seitz.

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  4. windycindyWed Jan 30, 08:40:00 AM 2008

    I love the cover of the book! It sounds like a wonderful book to read. I like the more historical type of reading. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  5. AnonymousWed Jan 30, 10:32:00 AM 2008

    Right now I'm reading Stumble on Happiness and The Cheapest Family in America.

    njones127 at tampabay dot rr dot com

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  6. Vicki HWed Jan 30, 11:05:00 AM 2008

    Right now I'm reading My Heart's in the Lowlands, by Liz Curtis Higgs, and my Accounting 600 textbook (ugh! test tomorrow....)

    vicki.hale@gmail.com

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  7. AmyWed Jan 30, 11:09:00 AM 2008

    i'm reading Death of a Garage Sale Newbie right now.
    It's cute. :)

    I would love to read this book, I've seen some great reviews!
    mypalamyATgmailDOTcom

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  8. AnonymousWed Jan 30, 01:16:00 PM 2008

    Sisters In by Rebeca Seitz

    How to Get Your Husband to Listen to you by Nancy Cobb

    blogged ya:

    http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/01/wednesday-edition-of-contests-galore_30.html

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  9. AngelaWed Jan 30, 01:35:00 PM 2008

    I'm reading Halos by Kristin Heitzman right now.
    This sounds like a good book!
    angelamariek{at}hotmail{dot}com

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  10. BrittanieWed Jan 30, 03:27:00 PM 2008

    I already have the book. I am reading Death of a 6 foot Teddy Bear by Sharon Dunn.
    I am giving away a $15 dollar GC to B+N, Booksamillion, or Amazon on my blog for the Bloggy Giveaway. To enter just leave me comment. :)
    http://www.abookloverforever.blogspot.com

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  11. Julie LessmanWed Jan 30, 05:00:00 PM 2008

    I'm reading Missy Tippens, Her Unlikely Family and loving it!! Please enter me in the contest for Diane Mills book!!

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  12. MLethbriWed Jan 30, 06:04:00 PM 2008

    I'm reading "Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral." I just finished "Ella in Europe" which was a really cute book about taking a beloved dog on a European vacation. Please enter me in the book giveaway! MLLoudRed [at] gmail [dot] com

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  13. GailWed Jan 30, 09:05:00 PM 2008

    I'm reading and older book, "Written on the Wind" by Judith Pella, the first in her "Daughter's of Fortune" series. It is really good, but It'll take me awhile to get through the series.

    Please enter me for the book. Sounds interesting.

    Gail
    bookwurm70 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  14. JewelzThu Jan 31, 12:38:00 AM 2008

    I'm currently reading "Christy" by Catherine Marshall.
    I'd love to be entered.
    itsmyemail (at) bigpond.com

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  15. AusjennyThu Jan 31, 02:46:00 AM 2008

    Please enter me.
    I just finished Golden Days by Mary Connealy. Im halfway through Mr Cricket by Mike Hussey.
    i am about to read A soldier's promise and then Sushi for one
    not necessarily inthat order.
    ausjenny {at} gmail dot com

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  16. AnonymousThu Jan 31, 03:00:00 AM 2008

    I recently finished two Sandra Browmn Books. Now reading Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.

    Count me in.

    gautami.tripathy at gmail.com

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  17. Cherie JThu Jan 31, 08:54:00 AM 2008

    I just finished Too Good To Be True by Trish Perry which was excellent.

    cherierjatyahoo.com

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  18. StaceyThu Jan 31, 09:12:00 AM 2008

    Ooh, I adore DiAnn Mills. Please enter me in the drawing. Right now, I'm reading:

    Judy Baer's "Sleeping Beauty" for fun...
    Rick Warren's "A Purpose Driven Life" to keep a friend accountable...
    and Lisa Whelchel's "Creative Correction" for Bible study.

    stacey_dale[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  19. CarolynnThu Jan 31, 10:47:00 AM 2008

    Please enter me, thanks!
    The book I'm reading now is 'Revealed' by Tamera Alexander, book #2 of 'The Fountain Creek Chronicles'.
    If you all haven't read this series yet, then you're missing out!! I love it!!
    Carolynn

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  20. AnonymousThu Jan 31, 08:02:00 PM 2008

    I'm reading Tamera Alexander now. Wonderful books. Please enter me in the Diann Mills contest.

    ldneuhof[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  21. AnonymousFri Feb 01, 05:46:00 PM 2008

    I'd love to have this book. She's a great author.
    Please enter me:
    rachelmarie42@yahoo.com

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  22. AnonymousSun Feb 03, 04:37:00 AM 2008

    Please can you enter me into the contest too :)

    acguest[at]gmail[dot]com

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  23. AnonymousSun Feb 03, 06:39:00 AM 2008

    I'd like to enter too please

    cherylpasquier2002[at]yahoo [dot] fr

    Thanks

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  24. AnonymousSun Feb 03, 06:48:00 AM 2008

    Please enter me as well

    pamrich51@yahoo.co.uk

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  25. tetewaSun Feb 03, 10:09:00 AM 2008

    I'm currently reading Sex and the phychic witch by Annette Blair! tWarner419@aol.com

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  26. AnonymousSun Feb 03, 11:47:00 AM 2008

    i am currently reading dying to decorate by cyndy salzmann and forty to life by dave jackson

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  27. AnonymousSun Feb 03, 11:48:00 AM 2008

    I'm currently reading The Trouble With Tulip by Mindy Starns Clark and I just finished Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. I have a ton to read after this! :) Please enter me for the contest!

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  28. JoiTue Feb 05, 05:25:00 AM 2008

    Currently, I'm reading Ruler of the Realm by Herbie Brennan. Please enter me in the contest...

    jo_chicka07[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  29. AnonymousTue Feb 05, 08:18:00 PM 2008

    Sounds like a good read :)

    danelli04@hotmail.com

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