Litfuse Blog Tour Event: All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti

 All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti covers some of the most interesting aspects of life. Running away from one's past, earning trust, giving forgiveness and understanding love in a new light. Don't judge this book by it's cover, it'll have you on the edge of your seat. It's a perfect story of "hope that glows in the dark." If you haven't started your summer reading start it off with this book. 

Goodreads Summary 

Jayne Dennagee has spent her life running from the doctor death legacy of her father. His Kervorkian-copycat methods of euthanasia ruined her childhood, covering it in shame. She won t let him steal her future, too. After changing her name to Becka, she assumes a new life and new job caring for the ailing mother of a handsome young businessman, Isaac Hughes. Becka struggles to sort out her feelings for her new boss just as her patient passes away under unusual circumstances. Suddenly, her past catches up with her and the unnerving details of her heritage make Becka look like a murder suspect. Worse, all sense of home and all hope for love vanish.

Even if she could clear her name, a phone call from prison wraps a suffocating shroud around her heart. Her father is out and he needs her help. Can Becka open her new life to the man who has prematurely taken so many? Or will her father s legacy make it impossible to open her heart at all?

My Thoughts

Holy guacamole (if you read the book you will get this reference) did I love this book. Seriously, I don't even remember signing up for the blog tour, but oh man am I happy I got the chance to read this book. This has got to be one of the most surprising reads for me this year. The cover alone makes you think it has nothing special inside, but that is WRONG! It has all kinds of special inside. First off the writing and story telling are spot on. Ruchti outdid herself with the multiple layers of this story that really pull you in with its intensity and heartwarming scenes. A+++

I'm sure a lot of us would love to start over. As nice as it sounds it doesn't mean that it will be easy, and for Jayne that proves true. Now with her new name of Becca (also you totally get why this name was chosen I felt so stupid I didn't get it til the end of the book) she struggles with not being honest with her new employer Issac and his friends and their families that take her in. When her past finds a way into her new life the intensity of this book soars through the pages and it becomes a page turner. Seriously, I couldn't put it down. 

Speaking of her writing, Ruchti has this way of writing characters that make them seem so life like (if that makes any sense). There was a handful of characters, but even with the smaller ones I felt I knew a bit about each one of them. She didn't just introduce them for a line, she used all of her characters in different ways. It's like in real life we have contact with more than 3 people. I like books that do this, and the way that Ruchti went about that made this book even that much better. 

This book deals with a lot of heavy themes. Such as mercy-killing, the kind that involves patients and pharmacists. This is the first book where that was the source of conflict and I found it really interesting how it ended. This book also parallels with a story in the Bible, one which I will not name because if it's  not apparent now you will still be surprised! I just think that Ruchti handled all of these subjects (others that also involved forgiveness, trust, and adoption) really smoothly. Nothing was left hanging. It was all ended really well, but I would love more of Issac and Becca. Sequel? Please? ;) 

This is a power house book right here. Pick it up! 

Rating: 5 out of 5 bookshelves 
Disclaimer: I received a free copy for an honest review from Litfuse Publicity Group

About the Author   

Cynthia Ruchti tells stories of Hope-that-glows-in-the-dark through her novels and novellas, speaking for women’s events and retreats, writers’ events and retreats, nonfiction books and devotionals, drawing from 33 years of on-air radio ministry. Her books have been recognized by RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, Retailers’ Choice Award, Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and Carol Award nominations, among other honors, including a Family Fiction Readers’ Choice Award. 
   
Link to Author's: Facebook, Website, Twitter and Goodreads
Purchase her book: Amazon, B&N, ChristianBook 

Cynthia Ruchti asks what it takes to overcome your past and become who you were meant to be in her latest novel, All My Belongings. Cynthia has woven a heart-wrenching tale of forgiveness, grace, and learning what it means to truly belong.

Cynthia is celebrating the release of her latest novel with a fun giveaway and a live webcast event!

 
One winner will receive:

• A $200 Visa cash card
• All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 11th. Winner will be announced at the All My Belongings LIVE webcast event on June 11th. Connect with Cynthia for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Cynthia will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books, fun prizes, and gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of All My Belongings and join Cynthia and friends on the evening of June 11th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by signing up for a reminder. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 11th!

In His Grace, 
Taylor Reid