Dana Mentink latest book, Fetching Sweetness, relates an endearing tale of discovery and love. She does so not in a preachy tone but with dashes of humor and quirkiness. You can read the summary below; however, my review will not encompass just a quick read this book you will love it statement. You will love it by the way.
This books made me think of other turns in my life and how just like for the two main characters life does not always go in directions we think it will. When your life choices takes you to unexpected places and you feel lost and alone, remember Jesus is not fiction. He is real and will provide you with all you need to make it through. Each situation we find ourselves in can become moments to refine us and strengthen us.
The real beauty in Mrs. Mentink’s book is that Fetching Sweetness is not a cookie-cutter or formulaic story. The characters seem real, like people you would love to befriend, and in their times of need be there to encourage them and support them.
This story is full of comedy and sweetness as the title implies, but it delves deeper and looks at heart issues and the complexity of loss and love. It also reminds us that God is in charge. We may try our hardest to direct our lives and the lives of those we love, but if we do not blend in faith, we will find ourselves afloat alone. God, however, will always wait for us and throw in His lifeline when we are ready to call upon Him.
Have you read a story that although fiction, helps draw you closer to God? Share your stories in the comment section.
In the meantime, here is the summary of the book and check out the giveaway below
Summary: A recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest can only be found in Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink. It should have been so simple for Stephanie Pink: Retrieve a reclusive author’s valuable new manuscript and be promoted to a full-fledged literary agent. But when the author’s canine companion, Sweetness, makes a break for it and Stephanie has to track Sweetness down, she meets Rhett Hastings. They’re in for a surprising string of adventures and misadventures.
Dana Mentink lives in California, where the weather is golden and the cheese is divine. Dana is an American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year finalist for romantic suspense and an award winner in the Pacific Northwest Writers Literary Contest. Her suspense novel, Betrayal in the Badlands, earned a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third and fourth grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with her husband, two daughters, a dog with social anxiety problems, a chubby box turtle, and a feisty parakeet.
Celebrate the release of Fetching Sweetness with Dana by entering to win the Sweetness Unleashed Prize Pack!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A copy of Fetching Sweetness
- A $75 Visa cash card
- A library book necklace
- A dog-inspired insulated shopping tote
Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on August 24. The winner will be announced August 25 on Dana’s blog.
Note: I received a copy of this book from Litfuse in exchange for my honest review. This post also includes affiliate links. If you use to purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you. I appreciate your support. Thanks.
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I love animals and humor and of course, God, too!
I usually only read nonfiction, as that is usually my favorite since I was about 10.
I have not heard of this book before. This looks like a real good book.
Thanks for sharing! I had not heard of this book before and it sounds quite good! I will be on the lookout for it for my Kindle.
I entered to win
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Sounds like a good book!
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Sounds like a great book. I’d love to read it and pass it on ❤️
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