The Familiar Stranger by Christina Berry

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Familiar Stranger
Moody Publishers (September 1, 2009)
by
Christina Berry


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Single mother and foster parent, Christina Berry carves time to write from her busy schedule because she must tell the stories that haunt her every waking moment. (Such is the overly dramatic description of an author's life!) She holds a BA in Literature, yet loves a good Calculus problem, as well. All that confusion must have influenced her decision to be team captain of a winning team on Family Feud.

Her debut novel, The Familiar Stranger, released from Moody in September and deals with lies, secrets, and themes of forgiveness in a troubled marriage. A moving speaker and dynamic teacher, Christina strives to Live Transparently--Forgive Extravagantly!

Her work has also appeared in The Secret Place, The Oregonian, and Daily Devotions for Writers.








ABOUT THE BOOK

Craig Littleton's decision to end his marriage would shock his wife, Denise . . . if she knew what he was up to. When an accident lands Craig in the ICU, with fuzzy memories of his own life and plans, Denise rushes to his side, ready to care for him.

They embark on a quest to help Craig remember who he is and, in the process, they discover dark secrets. An affair? An emptied bank account? A hidden identity? An illegitimate child?

But what will she do when she realizes he's not the man she thought he was? Is this trauma a blessing in disguise, a chance for a fresh start? Or will his secrets destroy the life they built together?

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Familiar Stranger, go HERE








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The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0802447317

Author's picture is:
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The code for this post is:
<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0802447317">The Familiar Stranger </a></span></center><br /><center>Moody Publishers (September 1, 2009)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://christinaberry.net/default.aspx">Christina Berry</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKcxVdP1ych_lXp6Vmohyz9_hFwbf5MRQm-D5j0hFf6ZfKO6d-egQWUESm_kMJ0Bbd9kle_27AVw0f3m8gac1dOWInP05cpzf9KE1SqvIXnCH-7mNLeayoSyWqOzjS6G_oPxP1g/s1600-h/BERRY-4213-T1%255B1%255D%2520%25282%2529_428x600.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKcxVdP1ych_lXp6Vmohyz9_hFwbf5MRQm-D5j0hFf6ZfKO6d-egQWUESm_kMJ0Bbd9kle_27AVw0f3m8gac1dOWInP05cpzf9KE1SqvIXnCH-7mNLeayoSyWqOzjS6G_oPxP1g/s320/BERRY-4213-T1%255B1%255D%2520%25282%2529_428x600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413824327812166338" /></a>Single mother and foster parent, Christina Berry carves time to write from her busy schedule because she must tell the stories that haunt her every waking moment. (Such is the overly dramatic description of an author's life!) She holds a BA in Literature, yet loves a good Calculus problem, as well. All that confusion must have influenced her decision to be team captain of a winning team on <i>Family Feud</i>.<br /><br />Her debut novel, <i>The Familiar Stranger</i>, released from Moody in September and deals with lies, secrets, and themes of forgiveness in a troubled marriage. A moving speaker and dynamic teacher, Christina strives to <strong>Live Transparently--Forgive Extravagantly!</strong><br /><br />Her work has also appeared in <i>The Secret Place, The Oregonian</i>, and <i>Daily Devotions for Writers</i>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZyaw0g4v1UBtUt53MXa49eGFDmwgqJ_ajOUw_hf92bOZrJciToyz0s_I7up66dvmFzAffNB4OYHrTzXtpxaW15cb7N72rcHOCNpV72x52mgFBzCcXbMraTFSs7eAHHqaHMDGQg/s1600-h/the+familiar+stranger.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 157px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZyaw0g4v1UBtUt53MXa49eGFDmwgqJ_ajOUw_hf92bOZrJciToyz0s_I7up66dvmFzAffNB4OYHrTzXtpxaW15cb7N72rcHOCNpV72x52mgFBzCcXbMraTFSs7eAHHqaHMDGQg/s320/the+familiar+stranger.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413822498835745218" /></a>Craig Littleton's decision to end his marriage would shock his wife, Denise . . . if she knew what he was up to. When an accident lands Craig in the ICU, with fuzzy memories of his own life and plans, Denise rushes to his side, ready to care for him.<br /><br />They embark on a quest to help Craig remember who he is and, in the process, they discover dark secrets. An affair? An emptied bank account? A hidden identity? An illegitimate child?<br /><br />But what will she do when she realizes he's not the man she thought he was? Is this trauma a blessing in disguise, a chance for a fresh start? Or will his secrets destroy the life they built together?<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0802447317">The Familiar Stranger</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/12/familiar-stranger-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Christina can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Camille at There is a season
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Carol at Blogging With Carol
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Christy at Christy's Book Blog
Christy at Southern Sassy Things
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Dawn at Book Junkie Confessions
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Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
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Jenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews
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Kate at A Simple Walk
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Kim at Window To My World
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
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