I like to think of myself as Lizzie Bennet from Pride and Prejudice: confident, poised, articulate. In truth, I am more like Josey Anderson. I have such lofty goals for being the perfect wife and mother, but inevitably, I bungle something!
I first met Josey Anderson when she traveled to Russia in Everything’s Coming Up Josey, and I followed her back to Russia in Chill Out, Josey! as she faced the challenges of marriage and pregnancy far from home. In Susan May Warren’s latest book, Get Cozy, Josey!, Josey steps up to support her husband by following him to Siberia. With two young children and primitive living conditions, Josey strives to be the wife, mother, and friend that God wants her to be.
These books are so fun to read. The humor is light; the message is upbeat. What I enjoy most about these books, however, is seeing myself in them! I have never lived without indoor plumbing in a remote corner of the world; but, like Josey, I strive to do what is best for my family as a wife and mother. While I dream big, I often fall so short. I am sure many of you have experienced this as well (at least I hope I am not alone). Laughing at Josey’s experiences felt a little like laughing at my own foibles. Like Josey, I must remember to forgive others, forgive myself, and then move forward while cherishing my many blessings.
I encourage you to read these books. If you are interested in reading the first chapter of Get Cozy, Josey!, click here. You can also visit Susan May Warren’s website to win a Get Cozy Gift Basket filled with fabulous treats.
Additionally, we have FIVE copies of Get Cozy, Josey! to give to our readers. Please leave a comment if you would like to win. We’ll announce the winners next Wednesday.
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
Anne says
I always welcome new books and new authors! Would love to win, thanks.
Terra Heck says
I’d like to read this.
karen says
Is it still a good read if you haven’t read the first two?
Carol Lawrence says
I would love to win this book
david basile says
havent read them yet but sounds good
Kathy Scott says
The boys are back in school so I need some good reading material.
Kristie says
Looks like a great read for this winter!
Leona P says
please enter me
Christine says
This series looks great. Thanks for the chance!
Evelyn says
I have not read her yet and I’ve read lots!
veronica sandberg says
want to win this
Tonya Froemel says
like to win this
Mya Brooks says
They all sound good…
Cilfton Wade says
Love them all!
Thanks for this great contest and prize!
Vicky Boackle says
this looks interesting.
Linda says
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN AND READ THIS BOOK.
Alice Hansen says
Thanks for the chance! I really like the cover design btw!
Angela J says
I’d like to read this.
tim brown says
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Tarah says
Wow – this sounds really cute! 🙂 I would love to win!
Stephanie M says
Please count me in
Hannah says
Susan May Warren is one of my favorite authors!!! I would love to win a copy of her new book! thanks!
Ginny says
Wow, this sounds interesting! I was thinking of MN for a first time visit, but those other places, hmmm 🙂
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Hugs,
Ginny
Kam A says
I would love to read this!!
sarah b says
her books do sound interesting
Desiree says
I’d like to give this author a try 😉
Julie Donahue says
I just finished Warren’s Finding Stephanie. I love her work. I wish I had discovered here sooner!
Kari Follett says
This looks like a great read, thanks for the chance!!
Heidi says
I would love to win!
holly says
WOuld love to win one of there! I’ve enjoyed the few SMW books I’ve read in the past!
Sharon Jones says
Sound great!
Would LOVE to win!
THANKS 🙂
lorene says
would love to read, thanks
Abby says
I’d LOVE to win this to add to my library!
Deanne S says
I live in the North and it sure does get cold…..can’t imagine living in Siberia….with kids or without!
Mary says
Great giveaway, thanks!
Vickie Couturier says
I havent read any of these books yet ,sounds like something I would really enjoy reading,so please add me,thanks for the chance
Paula S says
You can never have too many books!
Anita Yancey says
Sounds like a great book. Would love to read it. Please enter me.
Susan Ledet says
I’m always looking for a new good book to read.
Catherine copeland says
get cozy sounds like a must read book
judy brittle says
I would love to read this by just looking at that cute cover. Thank you for the chance!
BreeAnn Kaczmarczyk says
This book sounds great! I would love to read the series! Thanks!
Barbara Fox says
Would like this. Enter me please.
Kathy Conley says
I could use a great Sunday afternoon read and a good laugh!
Jennifer Hedden says
enter me
Elizabeth M. says
This sounds like a fun, feel good book. I’d love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Tiffany Beth Pettey says
this would be a great book
Chrysa says
This looks like a great book!
Abby Caulder says
I would love to read this please enter me! ^.^
Vicki Wurgler says
I have never read any of these-but they sound like a fun read