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Also by Neta Jackson:

Derailed, October 2013
Paperback / e-Book
Grounded, May 2013
Paperback / e-Book

Also by Dave Jackson:

Derailed, October 2013
Paperback / e-Book
Grounded, May 2013
Paperback / e-Book

Grounded
Neta Jackson, Dave Jackson

Windy City Neighbors #1
Worthy Publishing
May 2013
On Sale: May 7, 2013
320 pages
ISBN: 1617950009
EAN: 9781617950001
Kindle: B00C52AQRS
Paperback / e-Book
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Inspirational

GROUNDED
...But Hope May Be Just Across the Street

Grace Meredith is a beloved contemporary Christian recording artist whose career--and personal life--hits unexpected turbulence. She feels grounded--in more ways than one.
Grace s fiancé, bothered by her outspoken stance on purity and her near-constant travel, has broken off their relationship. Exhausted and unable to continue her current concert schedule, Grace returns home to Chicago, where she is soon stranded in a major snowstorm. Facing new questions about her future and her faith, Grace finds herself connecting for the first time with the residents of her neighborhood. What she discovers in these unexpected relationships could change everything.

Welcome to the Neighborhood
The first in the Windy City Neighbors series, Grounded is an uplifting, contemporary story about ordinary people wrestling with the spiritual and practical issues of real life. The series employs the innovative storytelling technique of parallel novels, each with its own drama and story arc, but whose characters lives become intertwined and affect one another. Grounded welcomes you to Beecham Street--a typical, isolated American neighborhood that might just be a place of hope.

Comments

30 comments posted.

Re: Grounded

Hello: I am sorry to say that I have never read any of the books written by these two authors, but that comment will never be able to be said again, as I plan on ordering some of their books very soon. I very much like the concept of the books and I am anxious to get reading. Thank you for including me in this giveaway. I still cannot believe that I have not ever had the occasion to read these books with all that I read each year. My oh my. Keep up the great work too.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
(Cynthia Blain 12:41pm June 19, 2013)

Ooh!! These sound like lots of fun!! And I love reading about Chicago! JA Konrath's series is set there and I just love it!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 1:15pm June 19, 2013)

I simply LOVE Dave and Neta Jackson's books. Deep, uplifting, convicting, sometimes needing tissues. Try to space my reading out so it never ends. :-) Thank you for doing this giveaway!
(Carol Graft 1:21pm June 19, 2013)

I have read every Yada Yada book I could find and loved them
all! Looking forward to reading the new series.
(Callie Redden 1:31pm June 19, 2013)

Love to read have to read these too thank you so much
(Ava Curtis 1:45pm June 19, 2013)

I was introduced to the YadaYada series a few years ago when
a friend's sister would share her books with me. I loved
each one. Where there were gaps in the series, I purchased
or borrowed a book from the library. My highest praise of
any title was when I gave one of the books as a birthday
gift to another friend. She was instantly hooked, too.

Then life "intervened" and my voracious reading was
interrupted. I feel a resurgence of energy and I'm ready to
climb back into my reading chair.

The stories were always "page turners," lesson imparting,
endearing, relate-able, and current. And, best of all, the
characters represented the diversity of our Christian
experience.
(Marsha Botts 2:06pm June 19, 2013)

I love all the Yada Yada, House of Hope & Souled Out Sister books. About
4 years ago, I was introduced to Dave & Neta by a librarian. I'd read all the
books by another Christian Fiction author, and she had nothing new on the
horizon. My librarian friend encouraged me to read the Yada Yada Prayer
Group series while I awaited a new book by my old, familiar author. I
became hooked and now await new titles by Dave & Neta. I've shared their
books with friends & even led a book group on one title. I cannot wait to
read Grounded!
(Ginger Sain 2:14pm June 19, 2013)

Wonderful Book Grounded. Can not wait for the next book.
(Leslie Schilling 2:49pm June 19, 2013)

I have to say I'm sorry I haven't read a book you wrote, Dave,
but I have read some of Neta's books. She has brought politics
and ethics together with some "knotty" problems for her
ladies. Love the way she works thing out. Looking forward to
moving into your books soon.
(Ronald Richardson 2:57pm June 19, 2013)

I have loved reading Neta's Yada Yada Series and House of Hope. It seems that I have read another of her series as well. It is so good to get a hold of a book that you can read and be confident that you will not be displeasing God in reading it! Unless my memory fails, I have only recently learned about The Harry Bentley series of Dave's. My library stocks only The Yada Yada series (most , if not all) in Large Type Print. Thanks to Dave & Neta for using your talent for God.
(Billie Garcia 5:29pm June 19, 2013)

I seem to have trouble finding your books, Dave, but I can always find Neta's! I
love how real the fictional world becomes in the stories. You never know who is
going to drop by...
(Diane Stiles 5:54pm June 19, 2013)

sounds like really good series i would enjoy reading
(Denise Smith 6:41pm June 19, 2013)

These books (the Yada Yada and the House of Hope) are my favoritest
books of all time. I can not wait to expand my reading experience into the
life of Harry. It is incredible how Dave and Neta and given us such a wide
view of this group of believers. They are such an incredible true example of
what we face as lovers of Jesus.
(Konnie Woods 7:08pm June 19, 2013)

i love series, and will definitely check these out!!
(Debi Brown 7:10pm June 19, 2013)

What a great synopsis of this book! I can't wait to read it!
(Shelley Pierce 9:30pm June 19, 2013)

sounds like a must read,,,love to win and share with my friends and local library...thanks
(Kimberly Hoefs 10:49pm June 19, 2013)

Wow, Congratulations go out to Dave and Neta Jackson for
being a husband and wife writing team with over 120 books.
What a blessing from GOD!!! Thanks for all the fantastic
books and thanks for writing about Windy City Chicago too. A
great place to visit and live too. Now, that my husband and
I are retired we could make a great book writing duo like
you two are doing. I would love to win and read a copy of
GROUNDED plus the Grounded Pen and Pad Pack too. Thank You
very much. Cecilia CECE and hubby Jesus
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 10:55pm June 19, 2013)

i have not read them yet but i plan to now, sound good. thanks too
(Debbi Shaw 12:27pm June 20, 2013)

I love series, keeps you going for more than a weekend!
(Darci Paice 1:55am June 20, 2013)

good reads. enjoyable and entertaining. Thanks
(Lisa Fitzgibbons 5:45am June 20, 2013)

I have not read these books yet, but they sound really good. Will be putting them on my list of books to read. Thank you for the giveaway.
(Aimee Robison 7:20am June 20, 2013)

I haven't read the series yet, but they sound interesting. Thanks,
(Pam Howell 8:24am June 20, 2013)

I haven't read any of your books, but if the setting is in Chicago, I'm sure you're not at a loss for material!! It sounds like you and you're Wife are definately on the same wavelength, as far as characters are concerned, and I'm looking forward to starting another series, where I'll be familiar with the characters, as well as get to know new ones. It sounds like you have quite a following, so you must be doing something right!! Congratulations, and I'm sure that I'll be joining your group of followers!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:06am June 20, 2013)

Your books sound unique and enjoyable. Love the setting and
characters. Best wishes.
(Sharon Berger 10:51am June 20, 2013)

Your books would be a new experience for me...sound very
interesting. I know my daughter would be clamouring to read
it after me...
(Diana Corlett 1:39pm June 20, 2013)

Somehow I have never heard of this series, I'm definitley going to have to add it to my list of books to check out.
(Jamie Fortney 1:48pm June 20, 2013)

I have never read any of your books before, but to have written 120 books is quite an accomplishment...WOW! I will have to check out Neta's YY House of Hope series also. I'm betting our library has some of them. Grounded sounds like a good one for me to get started on in your new Windy City Neighbors series. I hope they do well for you both!
(Linda Luinstra 5:37pm June 20, 2013)

Although I have not read the series I surely would like to. Thanks so much!
(Bonnie Capuano 6:12pm June 20, 2013)

Chicago did have a period of corruption. It was during Al Capone's time. Today in Chicago, probably not. But your book go me interest in reading.
(Kai Wong 12:48pm June 21, 2013)

I love reading books and series written in collaboration. I'm
always impressed.
(Mary Preston 11:42pm June 21, 2013)