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"A
great story with believable characters, realistic situations
and a sprinkling of Higgs' humor make for a wholesome love
story that will keep the pages turning, but will also
challenge the reader to consider God's redemptive work." "I
just finished Bookends and I LOVED it! I'm an avid
reader, but most of it is Christian nonfiction. This story is
awesome! I couldn't put it down, but I never wanted it to end!
The people seem to live and breathe, and the places are so
vivid! The evolvement of the characters was so wonderful; they
seemed so real! God has blessed you so much to be able to not
only make the words so inviting, but also drawing the reader
closer to Him in the process! I will be reading more fiction,
and definitely more of yours!" “What a delightful story! A beautiful blend of romance,
mystery, and spirituality in one book. I couldn’t wait to
see what would happen next, yet I didn’t want the story to
be over.” “I needed a getaway from the stress. Bookends was
my escape, my revitalizer, my comfort, my spirit booster.” “The most amazing book that I have read in a long time. Bookends
proved to be a fabulous respite in my busy life. So much
of the last few years of my life have been wrapped up in
reading Christian literature related to spiritual growth, that
I had forgotten I could escape in fiction. I so loved reading
of the relationships that Jonas and Emilie had with the Lord.” “Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Light, funny, a real stress
buster. I just love your writing.” “I would love to meet all the people in your book. (They
are real, aren’t they?) I love to experience a variety of
genuine emotions when I read a book and that I did. Thank you
for including the passion and romance without twisting it or
making it ugly. I love your style.” “It’s so refreshing to read a novel full of hope,
humor, wonderful prose, and real characters. You have
an extraordinary gift.” “We had the best time at our book club with Bookends. We
had a Moravian star…and someone baked the sugar cake from
the recipe at the back of the book. To show you how God works,
we thought this was one of our lightest reads and would not
evoke very deep discussion. We talked about playing church and
one of our members shared that she’d gone through the
motions as a young girl but then realized her need for a
Savior. It was so powerful. Then we talked about praying words
vs. praying to the Father in earnest and you could feel the
Spirit in the room. It was wonderful.” “When I started reading Christian fiction I was a little
skeptical. I knew the message would be wonderful and touching…but
I was afraid they would ‘lack’ somehow. I picked up Bookends
and since then I have read Liz’s books multiple times a
year. I find something new and relevant every time I read
them.” “Thank you for making me laugh and smile…in a time of
my life when I was struggling with depression. I found myself
giggling while reading, something I had not done in a long
time. I loved the way you flowed between the characters.” “I absolutely loved this book for several reasons.
Your style of writing is so realistic. I could imagine
everything in the book. Your story is so touching, because it
is so true to life. I loved the way you use metaphors. I also
loved your sense of humor!” “So well written and captivating that I could not stand
to put it down to read my chores. I love your sense of humor
and the way your characters and your stories come alive. Bookends…had
me laughing so hard I couldn’t see to read.” “I’m always so busy studying the Word, taking Bible
study classes, and reading what others have written about the
Scriptures, I never take time to just read a novel. A dear
Christian sister recommended I fit them into my busy schedule.
Glad I listened. Bookends was my very first Christian
novel…I loved it!” “What a book! Thank you for Bookends…just couldn’t
put it down! A wonderful Christian story—a great gift for a
friend who is ‘undecided.’ Please keep on writing!” “One of the most entertaining, heartwarming, can’t-put-it-down
books that I’ve ever read. A wonderful escape for a tired
mother and a really nice way to have fellowship with the Lord.
Thank you for making the characters come alive.” “Bookends has become my all-time favorite book.
Your story was filled with great characters, intriguing turns
and surprises, and the most wonderful chemistry between Emilie
and Jonas. This is one story I did not want to end. I loved
it.” “Bookends is the best! What a funny, romantic, and
inspiring book! I’ve already read it four times. More,
please!” “What a gifted storyteller! Your novel has prompted me to
discover Jesus in a whole new way. I know Him as Savior and
Friend and Comforter and Protector. But I’ve never tried to
discover Him as the Lover of my soul! Thank you for opening my
eyes in a new way to the Greatest Love of my life!” “At our book club last night Bookends was
featured. Everyone loved the book. Unusually we have
such dissension as to how people feel about a particular book.
But this was definitely the exception. People loved your
characters and the history of Lititz itself. We felt that the
interaction between your various characters was superb…and
your writing style fresh. Thank you for your ability to touch
our lives.” “Bookends provided me with a highly entertaining
respite. Emilie Getz and Jonas Fielding are a hoot—comical
and compelling characters within a well-crafted story. And
what a delightful setting!” “The characters were so real to me. I loved the way
Emilie came out of her shell. I could feel the Lord working in
her life just like she was sitting in my living room. What a
Redeemer we have!” “I absolutely loved Bookends. The characters
became living, breathing people and I found myself so absorbed
in their lives. I loved the contrast you made between male and
female. And I loved the quotes at the beginning of each
chapter and also the recipe at the end. If writing is a craft,
then girl, you got it goin’ on!” “I couldn’t put it down! I don’t remember the last
time I laughed out loud at a novel. You captured the whole ‘dance’
between men and women perfectly! It made me long for Lancaster
County and my own ‘Jonas.’” “Bookends is absolutely delightful. From the
moment I started reading I found myself wishing I could be
part of the Lititz community and a member of the Moravian
church. I also found myself falling in love with Jonas
Fielding—what a wonderful character. The whole book really
lifted my sprits, made me laugh, and has given me real hope.” “I just finished Bookends! I adored that
book! Terrifically romantic (don’t tell my husband, but I’m
in love with Jonas), yet with such precious faith woven in,
too.” “Reading your book over the past two days made me sit up,
look in the mirror, and reflect on my own life so very much.
The Lord and I have a very close relationship now, and I’m
focusing on his love and acceptance. I know your book was
fiction, but it just touched my heart so much!” "I have one word to say: ‘Bravo!’ You made the
book come alive to me. I've never been to Lititz but I felt
like it was home!" "I loved Bookends! What a great read. The
characters are terrific, the story line is believable and best
of all, God’s mercy is revealed."
"I just finished Bookends and it left me
wanting more! The characters are so real, they feel like
friends." "I loved reading Bookends. Watching both
characters mature in Christ was wonderful."
"I have tears streaming down my cheeks. I couldn’t
wait to finish it . . . yet hated to see it end. I feel like I
know Emilie and Jonas. You have a wonderful talent for
writing!"
"It is absolutely wonderful! I’m suffering from lack
of sleep because I had trouble putting it down!" "It was truly a heartwarming story—complete with
humor and a great story line! I also appreciate the way
Scripture is woven into the story. I absolutely loved it!" |