Forever Hilltop
BY: Judy Baer
PUBLISHED BY: Guidepost
PUBLISHED IN: 2012
ISBN: 978-0-82494-529-9
PAGES: 576
There are two books in one volume in Forever Hilltop. In the first book Unlikely Blessings, you meet Alex Armstrong, who after the age of 40 decided to follow God’s word and become a pastor. Despite being from the city, his first parish assignment is in Hilltop Township, a small community of Grassy Valley, North Dakota, city population 1,254. With the assistance of his nephew Jared, he travels to the small town, where upon arriving he learns that he is a pastor to two churches. The two churches can’t afford much; therefore Alex is pastor to both of them. He soon realizes that each church is the opposite of each other as the two sets of parishioners do not get along.
The town isn’t exactly Mayberry, or anything Alex had imagined. The people tend to meddle in other’s affairs. And the single women like the idea that Alex is single too, bringing him plenty of food to eat. Alex doesn’t really know how to react to this as he is still getting over a failed relationship.
In the sequel Surprising Grace, Alex Armstrong is adjusting as pastor of Hilltop Church, and adjusting to the odd ways and rituals of the town. His lost love soon returns, and Alex must choose between her and his parishioners.
Forever Hilltop is a charming and sometimes funny read that reminds me of the old movies The Egg &I and Angel in My Pocket. The main character Alex is very likeable and as a reader I felt he was relatable in some ways as he tries to connect with his parishioners who are dead set in their ways. The author did a remarkable job creating a believable small town filled with quirky characters throughout. Both books are cute and clean-cut that most Christian readers and generic readers will enjoy.
*I would like to thank Guidepost and Liftuse for sending me a copy to review!
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About the Author:
Judy Baer was born and grew up on a farm on the prairies of North Dakota,
experiencing many of the same things as her Hilltop characters. An only child,
she spent most of her days with imaginary people-either those she read about or
those she made up in her head.
Baer graduated from Concordia College with majors in English and education and a minor in religion. While at the time, she was simply studying what interested her, Baer later realized that she was educating herself for her future career as a Christian writer. She certainly put her education to use as she is the author of more than 75 books.
A certified professional life coach now certified in three coaching disciplines, Baer coaches primarily professional and aspiring writers. She is also a faculty advisor in the Department of Human Development at St. Mary's University in Minneapolis, MN. Baer has two daughters and three step children. She and her husband live in Minnesota.
She invites you to visit her at her web site www.judykbaer.com for more information on her and her books.
Baer graduated from Concordia College with majors in English and education and a minor in religion. While at the time, she was simply studying what interested her, Baer later realized that she was educating herself for her future career as a Christian writer. She certainly put her education to use as she is the author of more than 75 books.
A certified professional life coach now certified in three coaching disciplines, Baer coaches primarily professional and aspiring writers. She is also a faculty advisor in the Department of Human Development at St. Mary's University in Minneapolis, MN. Baer has two daughters and three step children. She and her husband live in Minnesota.
She invites you to visit her at her web site www.judykbaer.com for more information on her and her books.
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