Welcome to those of you stopping in from today’s Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion. We are delighted to announce this month’s featured book club selection, Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner! As always, we have a lovely giveaway to go along with our announcement. The first place winner will receive a copy of Lady in Waiting, this leather-bound book of Puritan Prayers, a beaded bookmark, and – are you ready for this – the antique ring on the cover of Lady in Waiting! (All courtesy of the generous staff at Waterbrook Press) Two additional winners will each receive a copy of the novel. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post or sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter. Winners will be chosen Wednesday, September 15th.
Love is a choice you make every day.
Content in her comfortable marriage of twenty-two years, Jane Lindsay had never expected to watch her husband, Brad, pack his belongings and walk out the door of their Manhattan home. But when it happens, she feels powerless to stop him and the course of events that follow Brad’s departure.Jane finds an old ring in a box of relics from a British jumble sale and discovers a Latin inscription in the band along with just one recognizable word: Jane. Feeling an instant connection to the mysterious ring bearing her namesake, Jane begins a journey to learn more about the ring–and perhaps about herself.
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In the sixteenth-century, Lucy Day becomes the dressmaker to Lady Jane Grey, an innocent young woman whose fate seems to be controlled by a dangerous political and religious climate, one threatening to deny her true love and pursuit of her own interests.
As the stories of both Janes dovetail through the journey of one ring, it becomes clear that each woman has far more influence over her life than she once imagined. It all comes down to the choices each makes despite the realities they face.
You can download and read the first four chapters of Lady in Waiting here.
Susan Meissner has spent her lifetime as a writer, starting with her first poem at the age of four. She is the award-winning author of The Shape of Mercy, White Picket Fences, and many other novels. When she’s not writing, she directs the small groups and connection ministries at her San Diego church. She and her pastor husband are the parents of four young adults.
About Ariel Lawhon
Ariel Lawhon is the co-founder of She Reads, novelist, blogger, and life-long reader. She lives in Texas with her husband and four young sons (aka The Wild Rumpus). Ariel believes that Story is the shortest distance to the human heart.
I would be thrilled to win just the book but to have a chance at not only the book but a Puritan prayer journal and beaded bookmark is a huge win in itself and to add “the antique ring” makes this package an unbelievable treasure. How exciting for a chance to be included in the story by owning “The Ring”.
Susan Meissner has a wonderful style of writing that makes you feel as if you are apart of the story and most certainly deserves to be chosen as one of 2010′s She Reads (a ministry of Proverbs 31) book club books!
I’m intrigued. Looking forward to who might win this wonderful collection of things.
I’m so glad my sister told me about :She Reads.: It is great!
I remember the first copy of Lady in Waiting I ever saw. My dental hygenist had bought a copy for my daughter and asked me to give it to her . As a teenager it became my daughter’s favorite book . Since that time I have given copies of the books too!
I have loved Susan’s other books. I have even given her books as gifts to my friends! Would love to read this one too! Blessings!
This looks like a fabulous book! I can’t wait to read it.
would love to read susan’s latest…thanks for the chance
I would love to win the books! It sounds like a really interesting read!
It looks like a wonderful read! I’d love to be entered to win! And what a beautiful ring!
Loved, loved, loved “The Shape of Mercy.” Am anxious to read this newest book by Susan Meissner.
I would love to have this book…please consider me!
Maureen
I just learned of this website from Sue Meissner herself and my eyes got as big as saucers when she shared about the gorgeous and msyterious ring on the cover. I love her books and cannot put them down once I start – she draws you into the story and characters so quickly that I really believe they are real people I’d love to meet.
To wear this ring would surely connect me to the story forever!
I read this book in two days. As my daughter told my husband, “She just wouldn’t put it down!”. I would love to have a copy to give to a dear friend. It is very thought provoking; encouraging us to look at things from a different perspective!
I love the concept of tying the two Janes from such different time periods. It sounds very intriguing!
I’m looking forward to winning!!
Delighted to find She Reads!! And would love to read Lady in Waiting!
Holy Hugs, Kat. . .
This looks like a great read!!
Goodness gracious we all want to win this book!
Count me in!
It would be so awesome to win such wonderful prizes. I look forward to reading the book no matter the outcome. Thanks for the opportunity.
I would love to win!
Thank you
Would love to win this book and share with my sisters!
The connection between past and present looks interesting. I would love to receive a copy of this book.
This book sounds good! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
It’s always interesting to find new authors to read. Just ordered one of Susan’s books through my local library and look forward to reading it.
Please consider me for the honor of winning the book.
The Proverbs 31 Ministries sent me to the wrong site, but glad I found it! Hoping to win! Thanks!
I have always been an avid reader. I finished Gone with the Wind in the 6th grade! Reading and writing are a passion of mine. I have to say when I decided to give my Life for the One that laid down His life, I thought for sure I wouldn’t have anything good to read. Self help and inspirational books are great and I thought that is where I would have to stay. Ficition I thought would be cheesy and boring. I have been greatly and delightfully mistaken! I would love to win this book and be introduced to another Author and if I don’t, I will make a trip to the library or book store! Thanks for the opportunity to win but more importantly for bringing great books to our attention.
Sounds intriguing and something that I would like to read.
Thank you for your encouraging words and for helping women to find their full potential in their calling. You are a blessing~Pam
Sounds like a great read!!
Amanda Gattis
Olive Branch, MS
This book sounds wonderful. I am a teacher and I LOVE to read. If I don’t win I will definitely have to buy the book.
I love reading! Would love to have a chance at this book. Thanks!
I participate in a book club through my church. We’ve not only bonded over our love of reading but our hearts have been woven together through the sharing of our hearts too. I’m an avid reader but have not read anything by Susan Meissner. Maybe my first experience will be with my very own copy of Lady in Waiting, won through your contest. Either way, I plan to introduce her to our group.
Thanks for all your wonderful, affirming comments! You are the reason I write. . .
Sounds great! Please enter me. Thanks!
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I would so love a chance at getting the book. I have read all of Meissner’s books and would love this one.
I am new to Proverbs31 Minitries and SheReads as well. I am thoroughly enjoying all the discoveries and wonderful informaton as well as encouragement from both sites. I would love to win the book “Lady in Waiting” along with the other items! What a wonderful beginning into my new found avenue of Christian Fiction. I am excited! Be blessed in God:)
‘The Shape of Mercy’ was such a beautifully written story. Susan Meissner is a brilliant storyteller. There are so few author’s whose books I will purchase based solely upon the author. Susan is an exception … There are so many wonderful “gems” to be found w/in the pages of her stories. And those book covers … wow! So now, her newest release, ‘Lady in Waiting’ … loved it! I actually bought a copy for my history teacher from my College days. She is going to love this story! We spent many weeks talking about this very lady whom Susan features in her story — so cool! Best wishes to you, Susan on what’s sure to be another successful story! Blessings, Leah
I love this site and am an avid fiction reader…a book a day keeps the tv away.
I am so thankful for Susan’s writing ministry. May the Lord use this book for His glory and honor.
Prayer is one my favorite things to do, but I don’t keep a journal of them.
I have foolishly thought that I will always remember, keep a mental journal, of all of the prayers God has answered in my life, and….. guess what? I don’t remember all of them. I become sad, and try to exercise my brain to remember as many as I can!!! I tell myself this is good for my brain also, and although it may be, I “kick” myself for not being more disciplined in keeping a prayer journal. I’d love to win the journal. I know that it will serve as a MOTIVATOR, looking at its beautiful pages to records God’s blessings of prayers answered and blessings showered upon us and all those for whom we pray!
I hope i can win this book. It look interesting, and i will like to find more inside. Looking forward to see my name on the win list.
I am a new comer to the site, just reading about the sight , I am sure this is something I would like to be a part of. Winning the gift set would be a plus.
Thank God Bless
great book giveaway! I have to look it up. And a great giveaway to boot!
Thank you so much for the free novel! I can’t wait to read it!
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Brenda Curry
318 Brandon Ct.
Berea, KY 40403
May God continue to guide and bless Proverbs 31 Ministries!
This souds like an engrossing read. I would love to win this package. For now, I am off to download the first four chapters. Thank you for sharing them with us!