Mocha with Linda: As Waters Gone By

As Waters Gone By
Cynthia Ruchti
(Abingdon Press)
ISBN: 978-1426787270
May 2015/304 pages/$14.99
How can a marriage survive when separated by hundreds of miles and impenetrable prison walls?

Emmalyn and Max Ross may have to endure the fight of their lives to mend the tattered fabric of their marriage. His actions ensured she could never be a mother and put him in prison, giving their relationship a court-mandated five-year time-out. On a self-imposed exile to beautiful but remote Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, Emmalyn has just a few months left to figure out if and how they can ever be a couple again.

Nudged along by the exuberant owner of the Wild Iris Inn and Café, a circle of misfit people in their small town, and a young girl who desperately needs someone to love her, Emmalyn restores an island cottage that could become a home and begins to restore her heart by learning what it means to love unconditionally. Yet even as hope begins to find a place within the cottage walls, Emmalyn still wonders if she’s ready for Max’s release. She may be able to rebuild a cottage, but can she rebuild a marriage?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cynthia Ruchti has more than three decades of radio broadcast experience with “Heartbeat of the Home” radio and currently serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers. Find Cynthia on the Web at www.cynthiaruchti.com.
Find out more about Cynthia at http://www.cynthiaruchti.com.

Cynthia was the ACFW Featured Author last week on Fiction Finder. Read that interview here.

MY THOUGHTS

Oh. My. Once again, Cynthia Ruchti has penned a poignant story to touch the heart and soul. As Waters Gone by will resonate with those trying to keep a marriage together with an absent mate, whether due to prison, deployment, job assignment, or some other reason. Even readers not personally experiencing this scenario will be impacted by this novel and more aware of the issues faced at such times. While raw and authentic in its depiction of the emotions and struggles faced in such a situation, this tale emanates hope and grace that will minister to all. I loved the eclectic cast of characters and the unique contribution each brings to the story. Tears and smiles mingled as I read, and I truly hated to reach the final pages, although I closed the book with a satisfied sigh. I simply cannot say enough good things about this novel. (And the title? Perfection!) Grab your copy today, and then get your hands on everything Cynthia Ruchti writes. Her stories are hemmed in hope and will bless your soul.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Abingdon Press and Litfuse Publicity for a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Can a marriage survive when separated by hundreds of miles and impenetrable prison walls? Find out in Cynthia Ruchti's new book, As Waters Gone By. Emmalyn and Max Ross may have to endure the fight of their lives to mend the tattered fabric of their marriage. His actions ensured she could never be a mother and put him in prison, giving their relationship a court-mandated five-year time-out.

Cynthia is celebrating the release of As Waters Gone By by giving away a summer of fun to one lucky reader!

One grand prize winner will receive:

A $100 cash card to put toward your trip to Madeline Island (discover the beauty of the setting of As Waters Gone By) or your summer vacation destination
A book-club set (10 copies of As Waters Gone By and a downloadable starter kit) so you can start your own summer book club

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 10th. The winner will be announced June 11th on Cynthia's blog.

Plus, now through mid-July, sign up for Cynthia's mailing list for a five-day virtual tour around Madeline Island for the chance to win a Hemmed in Hope prize pack. Each day begins with an email from Cynthia that introduces where you'll be “visiting” that day (all key places from As Waters Gone By) with various interactive elements, including“I wish you were here” postcards, trivia quizzes, and an ongoing Island scavenger hunt. The person who interacts the most will win a Hemmed in Hope prize pack (valued at more than $200). That includes: