"To Know You" by Shannon Ethridge and Kathryn Mackel

Julia Whittaker would do anything for her 13-year-old son who is slowly dying from a liver disorder. In need of a matching donor willing to give a piece of their liver, Julia must face the ghosts of her past and find the two baby girls, now adult women, she gave up for adoption many years ago.

Destiny is 24 and a successful conceptual artist in California who really wants nothing to do with God or the birth mother who shows up on her doorstep. Why should she give up part of herself for a kid she's never met? A bit of a rebel, Destiny agrees to consider being tested to see if she's a match only if Julia will take her to meet the half-sister she just learned about.

At 22, Chloe feels stifled with her perfectly planned life and her perfectly planned marriage to her high school sweetheart. He knows exactly what he wants and is methodical in approaching it. Chloe wants some spontaneity and to be able to change things up as she discovers more of who she is as a person. She's sought out some questionable friendships in order to meet the needs she is afraid to speak to her husband about. With Julia and Destiny's surprise arrival, Chloe is ready to throw off convention and go on an adventure.

The three women begin a journey of getting to know one another, confronting the most painful parts of Julia's past, and each of the girls working through issues of their own. Julia is doing this for Dillon, but she's also glad to be spending time with these daughters who had been only and always in her heart for two decades. She knows she's asking more than she ever has a right to, but is it possible that God can bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing to all three of her children? She is willing to go as far as it takes.

This is a very honest story on many levels. The subject matter is for mature readers only. We all make mistakes and bad decisions sometimes. We all fall into sin. It's not easy to deal with the messes we make for ourselves. Yet even in our failings God can work things out for good, because He's that kind of God! This is a story for all who need His help on this walk through life.

I received my copy of the book from LitFuse in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.


Shannon Ethridge is celebrating the release of  To Know You (co-written by Kathryn Mackel), by giving away a $100 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs and a personal coaching session, as well as throwing a Facebook Author Chat Party!

One winner will receive:

• A $100 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs


• To Know You by Shannon Ethridge

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 19th. Winner will be announced at the "To Know You" Facebook Author Chat Party on the 19th. Connect with Shannon and friends for an encouraging evening of fun chat, book club discussion, giveaways, and a chance to win a PERSONAL COACHING SESSION WITH SHANNON!

So grab your copy of To Know You and join Shannon on the evening of November 19th 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 clicking JOIN at the event page. Spread the word — tell your friends about the giveaway and party via FACEBOOK or TWITTER or Pinterest and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on 11/19!