About the Book Grasping Hope

Book: Grasping Hope

Author: Heather Greer

Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction

Release Date: March 2019

When dreams turn into nightmares what’s left to hold onto?

Katie McGowan knows her fears are irrational. They’re also beyond her control. Her mind says her fiancé is faithful, but the betrayal of her past love ignites a fear stronger than her trust. Attempts to overcome it are unsuccessful. Nothing banishes her panic attacks for good. Dreading Austin’s response if he finds out about her struggle to trust, Katie hides the truth nearly destroying their relationship.

It takes a lesson in hope to start healing. Katie is released from the nightmares holding her captive to enjoy the blessings God has given. But when tragedies change her life forever, Katie’s understanding of hope is challenged. Unresolved anger and disappointment leave Katie doubting the sincerity of her beliefs. Desperate to prove her faith and minimize her failure as a believer, Katie buries her feelings beneath all the right words. Katie must learn where true hope is found or risk losing her faith under the weight of the things she has lost.

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My Thoughts on Grasping Hope:

The first thing I noticed about this book is how wonderful the cover was.  This cover grasped me and drew me in.  I knew I wanted to read this book.  

Katie has issues with trust.  It’s been earned though.  She has her reasons and they’re really good ones.  After all, her past love cheated on her and betrayed all of her trust in men. 

Can she overcome her issues without losing her fiance?  Should she be honest with him and hope he understands? 

Katie is such a wonderful character.  She’s so complex and so relatable.  I was drawn to her and instantly knew that she was a character I could get to know and relate to.  Her story drew me in.  At the beginning she is reluctant to face her demons but as she matures and takes them on it’s interesting to watch all the hard topics start to break away. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Grasping Hope

Heather Greer is a pastor’s kid and pastor’s wife from southern Illinois. Though her nest is quickly approaching the empty stage, with three of her four children out on their own, she enjoys the times she gets to spend with all her children, husband, and grandson. Equal mix geek and romantic, you could as easily find Heather watching an episode of Doctor Who as the latest Hallmark movie. Of course, you may find her baking, reading, or crafting too!

Heather’s writing and teaching ministries revolve around a passion to see believers grow in their faith. Though God has used her most often with teens and adults, she has worked in ministries reaching all age groups through the years. It is Heather’s prayer for God to use what she writes in her books and on her blog to challenge and encourage readers in their faith walks.

More from Heather

Often, we throw around the word hope as if it’s a fancy replacement for a wish. Nothing could be further from the truth. Godly hope is more than wishing our circumstances were different without any indication that our desire could become reality. When our hope is based on who God is and what He has promised in His Word, it becomes something to anchor us in the troubling times we go through. It is what allows us to give the circumstances that weigh us down to God and go on living life even though physically there may be no changes in what’s happening.

Hope isn’t pretending the bad stuff isn’t there. And it isn’t acting as if the hard things don’t hurt. Hope doesn’t erase the hurt or ignore the problems, but it does free us from allowing our emotions and circumstances to control us. Further, hope lets us have peace that makes no sense to the rest of the world. Hope allows us to rest in the middle of the trial. Plus, a hope based on scriptural truths allows us to live with joy even when things aren’t going our way.

As I wrote Grasping Hope, God took me to places that challenged and grew my own understanding of what it means to have hope as an anchor to our souls (Hebrews 6:19). When I started writing, I had no idea the path God would take me down to show me just how little I understood about hope. It’s something I never want to repeat and wouldn’t wish on anyone. But the lessons I learned grew me as a believer, and it is my prayer that what I learned through this difficult time in my life comes through clearly for everyone who reads Grasping Hope.

Blog Stops for Grasping Hope

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 3

For Him and My Family, April 4

Inklings and notions, April 5

Truth and Grace Homeachool Academy, April 6

deb’s Book Review, April 6

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 7

Older & Smarter?, April 8

Rebecca Tews, April 9

Texas Book-aholic, April 10

Pause for Tales, April 11

Through the Fire Blogs, April 12

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 12

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 13

Artistic Nobody, April 14 (Author Interview)

janicesbookreviews, April 14

Quiet Quilter, April 15

For the Love of Literature, April 16

Blogging With Carol, April 16

Giveaway for Grasping Hope

To celebrate her tour, Heather is giving away the grand prize of $25 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/f8ae/grasping-hope-celebration-tour-giveaway