Presence-The Story of Adel
About the Book Presence-The Story of Adel
Book: Presence-The Story of Adel
Author: Lana Wetzel
Genre: Inspirational Fiction/Women’s Fiction/Religious Romance
Release date: April 27, 2021
Adel Davis knows something has to change. Living with her parents after her husband left isn’t working out, especially where her son Noah is concerned. Ever since he arrived eight months earlier, Adel has been longing for space and independence.
She longs for the family that God has written on her heart.
When Adel learns that she has inherited her grandparents’ old apple orchard in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, she knows exactly what she wants to do. She and Noah leave her parents’ home in San Francisco to discover a new life at Sweet Valley Farms.
What will she find when she gets there?
Will living alone on a rural apple farm be more than Adel can bear?
What about the attention she begins to receive from a few local men?
As Adel learns what it means to run the orchard, she also discovers what it means to have a people, a place, and a home.
A girl can start a new life; she just can’t do it alone.
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My Thoughts on Presence-The Story of Adel
Presence-The Story of Adel is a fun novel that will wrap you up in the plot and throw you abruptly back to life when it’s done.
Adel is a single mom. She’s restless. Life hasn’t turned out how she wanted and she’s ready to run away. What she gets is a chance to do just that when she inherits a farm.
We get to watch her grow a bit and meet some fun and interesting characters. Doris is my favorite. She reminded me of my grandmother who happened to be named Dora.
I hope you get a chance to read this one. It’s good and you won’t regret it.
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 Presence-The Story of Adel
As a writer of inspirational fiction and singer/songwriter, Lana offers a unique gift in service to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Characterized by her experiences growing up in rural Northeast Georgia and now as a wife and homeschool mother of four, her works reflect honesty and gentle natural beauty that is often missed and sorely needed in a culture saturated with transient entertainment and consumerism.
Whether making meals, lesson plans, story arcs, or song lyrics, Lana is listening for the still quiet Voice to draw her nearer to where even messiness and failure can become a redeeming work of art.
More from Lana
When the pace of life is set at break-neck speed and the pressure is on to sacrifice self and family for the sake of achievement, I find joy in writing stories that show a hint of something else: something simpler, something slower.
A world where people stop and get to know one another (and themselves). A world where people literally “stop to smell the roses”. Where they hear the birds sing and notice the flowers bloom in the springtime. A world where family and friends and place matter. Where traditions yield comfort and joy. Where home means more than just a house you return to at the end of a long day. And a place where delight and wonder can be found in the commonplace of everyday life. Where friendships flourish and love blossoms.
A place where life happens, and it’s never boring!
In “Presence – The Story of Adel”, Doris Jones takes Adel under her wing and teaches her about life. One of the special memories they share is making blueberry muffins together.
Here’s the recipe:
Doris’ Blueberry Muffins:
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
½ cup milk
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 ½ cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
2 Tbsp. sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Gently blend in the milk.
In a separate bowl: mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Add blueberries and stir only until well dusted.
Fold the flour mixture into the sugar mixture with a spoon and place it into muffin cups or well-greased muffin tin.
Bake 10 minutes then sprinkle extra sugar over the tops.
Bake 10 more minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Blog Stops for Presence-The Story of Adel
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Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 19
Pause for Tales, May 20
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deb’s Book Review, May 21
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 22
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 23
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 24
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 25
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 26
Guild Master, May 27 (Author Interview)
Miriam Jacob, May 27
Giveaway for Presence-The Story of Adel
To celebrate her tour, Lana is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 amazon gift card with a hard copy of the book!!
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/1db4e/presence-the-story-of-adel-celebration-tour-giveaway
Caryl Kane
Erin, Thank you for sharing your excellent review!
Erin S.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by!
Debra Pruss
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Erin S.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by!
Drea+drake
Sounds like a great book!
Erin S.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by!
Eva Millien
Presence sounds like a book that I really want to read and I like the cover, thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Erin! Have a wonderful day!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!