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If you’ve never visited this site before, I’m Angela Hunt, wife and mother to adult children, mastiffs, and a flock of chickens. I’ve been writing for years–a little bit of everything. Which brings me to my latest release: A MOST PECULIAR PROVIDENCE!
Joshua Donnelly has lived a careful, orderly life in the old house on Church Street, as his mama taught him. Then, on the coldest night of the year, a newborn baby appears in his care with no explanation and no instructions. Only a prayer answered in the most unexpected way. Heather Thomas arrives in Peculiar carrying her own heartbreak, running from mistakes she cannot undo. When her path crosses Josh’s, the two form a fragile, improbable unit built on kindness, faith, and more hope than sense.
As gossip swirls, authorities ask questions, and the town watches closely, Josh and Heather must decide whether to trust coincidence or believe some gifts are heaven-sent. A Most Peculiar Providence is a tender small-town novel about grace, second chances, and the quiet miracles that arrive when love opens the door.
In my story, the young man, Josh, adopts an English mastiff (I’ve had nine–but only two at a time!). So I thought I’d share Josh’s favorite dog treat recipe. If you have a dog, your dog will enjoy this, too! Mine sure do!
Hoss’s Favorite Dog Treats
Take one pound of liver. Try not to think too hard about where it came from—Hoss certainly won’t. Crack one egg into the blender with the liver. You could throw in the shell, because Hoss would consider that a bonus, but you don’t have to. We’re civilized people. Liquify the whole business until it looks like something only a devoted dog could love. Try not to make eye contact with it. Pour the mix into a bowl. Add one cup of flour and one cup of cornmeal, and stir until it becomes a thick, obedient paste. If you’re doing this right, Hoss will already be sitting at your feet, pretending he has been patient his entire life.
Grease a baking sheet with edges—or give it a quick spray of Pam, a miracle of modern living. Spread the mixture out evenly, the way you’d tuck a blanket over a sleeping baby. Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 400-degree oven and bake for about 15 minutes. While it cooks, you can wash the blender, talk to Hoss, or explain to your family why your kitchen smells like you’ve made a deeply questionable life choice. When it comes out, let it cool, then break it into bite-size pieces and freeze them.
Pull them out as needed—especially for training, bribery, or apologizing to your dog after you’ve been gone too long. With these treats, any dog will sit, stay, lie down, fetch, and probably balance a spoon on his nose just to make you happy. And if someone shakes their head at you while you’re doing all this? Just tell them it’s for love. They’ll understand.
AND NOW . . .
I was so excited about this book, I created a little video featurette and a song to set the theme.
But wait! Before you go, I’m offering an extra special prize to someone who leaves a comment on this post. The prize is an autographed DELUXE copy of A MOST PECULIAR PROVIDENCE, a hardcover with a dust jacket, illustrations, and painted edges! I’ve never had a book look so beautiful! It’s a true collector’s volume, and it retails for $100. To enter, visit this website and enter!
Here are the Stop #5 Basics:
If you’re interested, you can order A Most Peculiar Providence on Amazon,
Barnes & noble, Bookshop.org, Walmart, Spotify (audiobook) or order at your local bookstore.
Clue to Write Down: WINTER
Link to Stop #6 the Next Stop on the Loop: Michelle Griep’s site!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much for giving us all an opportunity to read your stories!
Thank you so much for this opportunity. I can’t wait to start reading your books
I love your books and can’t wait to read this one!
Sounds like a great book
Such a fantastic giveaway – TYVM!
I was definitely drawn in by your beautiful musical teaser! I want to read your book for sure and for certain!!
I like the song and video. I am sure I would like the book.
I can’t resist reading any inspirational book featuring a dog. I’m not sure if my dog likes liver, but I enjoy trying new recipes. Thank you for sharing the opportunity to read your books.
What a beautiful song to go with the story. The Mastiff is ready to be a caretaker for the baby. I remember growing up with a Collie/Shepherd that I have known since birth. He was my best friend. Sadly he went to Rainbow Bridge when I was 6
Sounds like an awesome book. Can’t wait to start reading this one!
I love the video!
Beautiful song & video. Adding the title to my TBR list. Blessed Easter a bit early 😉
Sounds like a great read!!!!
Just from the enjoyment I got from reading the recipe, I am reading I need to grab one of your books and try it out. 😄
Very nice! Thanks for the chance at this!
Thank yoi
The story sounds so interesting. Josh gets a few new additions to his life which I suspect is not so orderly after.
That recipe is hilarious!
Never read anything by you before. The synopsis sounds interesting might add it to this year’s TBR. Video was very cute.
One of my favorite books of all time!
Thank you for the opportunity the book sounds lovely
And I’ve been following you for years. Love your books.
Angela,
The video and especially the duet were just lovely as well as intriguing, well done.
I particularly liked the mastiff’s cameo… must be Hoss. I think he deserves one of your treats in payment for his cameo!
Wishing you a year filled with bounty & much success in your storytelling.
As a matter of fact, the real life Hosses received some of Josh’s liver treats just a few moments ago!
I am a big fan of your books! I love the funeral home series!
I have definitely added some of your books to my TBR list!!
This book sounds good
I love your books! This new one sounds like one I will like too. Your Jerusalem Road series was especially inspring for me – I recommend them to everyone I talk to!
Can’t wait to get my hands on this book! 😍
Hi Angela,
I loved the funny way you wrote the recipe!! 😀
That was probably the most entertaining recipe I’ve ever read! 😂
The premise of this story sounds lovely! And who doesn’t enjoy stories based on small-towns?
Video definitely perked my interest in the book!
Would love to read this book. Recipe was written in very entertaining way which makes me interested in reading your book.
What a beautiful video you created! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so excited to read this book now after that video!
Thank you for the giveaway!
I love your books!
Sounds like a wonderful story and the specific book you’re giving away is gorgeous!
Thank you so much for your books! I can’t wait to read A MOST PECULIAR PROVIDENCE!
Thank you 🙏
My dog is part boxer . thank you for the Recipe . I am excited about your new book it sounds amazing Can’t wait to read it. thank you
I loved the song. Added this book to my tbr.
Adding it to my TBR
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I love your books!
This does look like a beautiful book!
Your book is on my wish list – thank you for the opportunity to win a deluxe copy of A Most Peculiar Providence!
Sounds like a great book! Love your humorous dog recipe. Thanks for the chance!
Your book sounds amazing. Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
What a great prize!
The recipe made me laugh and makes me want to read more. Thanks!
Thanks for such a great opportunity! I love hearing about so many great stories and want to read every book!
Your book is definitely going on my TBR! I loved the video!
Love the recipe for the dog treats!
What a wonderful prize. This book sounds incredible.
Recipe sounds interesting, alas I have no dog!
I think I’ve read one of your books before, but I can’t remember what it was called, but I would like to read more of your books.
Your book looks so good!😍
That’s a great recipe, it certainly gave me a laugh! 😄
Enjoyed the video and my dog loves homemade treats. Thanks for the recipe and a chance for the giveaway.
A dog treat with liver? I’ll be any dog would love that!
I’ll have to pass that dog treat recipe to a friend who rescues pups.
As to funerals – I did my mom’s differently – a funeral on wheels (driving to her elderly relatives homes to share dvd and photo book and stories)
Wow – thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I adore deluxe editions! It sounds beautiful!!
Thanks for the offer! Excited to look more into the book 🙂
Good morning, Angela. I love your stories, and dogs. I have a Shichon/yorkie cross and a golden retriever. Thank you for being part of this hunt!
Sounds like a great book!
I enjoy your books and have read most of them As a church librarian I know who I would recommend this book to! Right after I finished it of course!
You are a new author to me and I’d love to read your new book.
I have always loved reading your books!!
Oh how fun!
Oh what a fun idea! It sounds beautiful!
Thank you for the opportunity!
thanks for being part of this scavenger hunt! I always enjoy doing these – and the chance to win is always a fun bonus!
I entered through the link. Your new book looks great.
Thank you for the opportunity 😊
Excited to explore your work!
I have a dog and I wish I could share this treat with her now! I’m in a different state, sadly. However, I plan on making it when I see her next. Thanks!
Your new book looks so good.
Beautiful video and another great book to add to my TBR list. So exciting “meeting” so many great authors
Love the baking picture, it looks like an ideal baking day! Thanks for sharing the video!!
Any story with a dog in it, will make it to my TBR list! Love the recipe!
This looks like a good book.
I enjoy books about dogs, and it is a great video. It is so great to meet so many different authors.
You will be new to me; I am an avid reader who likes many different kinds of books.
Nice video, looking foward to reading your book someday
I can’t wait to try the dog treats! Well, to try making them, not eating them myself. LOL
Thank you so much for this giveaway, this story sounds so very good.
Cute video! Will definitely check out your book!
nice cover
Nice to be introduced to you. This book sounds like a good read!
Thank you for sharing your dog treat recipe, but I found myself reading it and being thankful I don’t currently have a dog! Love your books!!
Thanks for the chance!
Adding it to my TBR
I loved the video.
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I’ve added some of your books to my TBR! Thank you!
I love your books, and am excited for the chance to win! Thank you!
My grandpuppy would love those dog treats! Thanks for the recipe.
I read a contemporary fiction about a bookstore recently and one of the characters was a stray cat that the shop owner adopted. Now I get to add dogs in the mix and maybe find a new book buddy!
The book sounds beautiful! I’m sure the story is good too!
This sounds like an exciting book.
This is a great opportunity. I think my pups will love homemade treats.
This book sounds like such a great read! Thank you for the chance.
I love the dog treat recipe. Thank you
Your books are some of my favorites. This one sounds great. Thanks for the opportunity.
Have enjoyed your books & share your love of big dogs, although mine have been Great Danes. They are such loyal, loving, goofy dogs.
I look forward to your new book!
I can’t wait to try the dog treat recipe. I bought some yesterday and my red heeler politely took it from me, turned his head, and spit it out. 😂
Angela, Your novels are EPIC!
Angela, Your novels are epic!
Excited! Adding to my TBR list!
The video has a rather calming quality to its music. As for the book, as you stated, it is an “extra special prize!” Thanks for offering such a reward to one very lucky winner.
Looking forward to reading your books.
This scavenger hunt is so fun! I am loving learning about so many new Christian authors! Thank you!
Thank you so much for offering your book to be given to one of us! 🙏💖📕♥️
Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt! Your book sounds really good and I love the video for it!
Thank you for giving us the chance to win your book!
A treasure for sure.
I’m a cat person, but I copied your dog treat recipe and sent it to a doggy friend 🙂 Thanks for offering your book to us!
Love the recipe and had to chuckle at it! I bet any dog would be spoiled by those homemade treats (I’m sure Hoss is).
Thank you for participating in the hint and the extra special giveaway!
This sounds like a truly beautiful copy of a delightful read. I loved reading the recipe.
The song and video were so good! Thanks for the chance.
I loved the video about the book!
I have read many books in my life, but the description of your book is unlike anything I’ve come across before. I’m adding it to my TBR list and I LOVE beautiful books so I’m really hoping I win the raffle XD. And my dogs thank you for the treat recipe!
I love your books and have been reading them for years! Thank you for inspiring our lives with your words.
Wow! This book looks fantastic! I have read many of your books and I appreciate your versatility as an author. I especially liked The Silver Sword series from way back when!
Your book sounds like a great read besides it being so Beautiful! Thank you for the chance.
Entered! What a beautiful cover!!
Your story sounds so interesting!
Your new story sounds very interesting! Thank you for the opportunity to win such a beautiful copy of it!
Thank you so much for the recipe!
I loved this book…great characters and storyline!
Thank you for the dog treat recipe! I know that I have a few special dogs (Peanut and Rocky) who will love this treat. I can’t wait to read the new book!
I think that’s the best recipe I’ve ever seen and I wouldn’t even eat the results. 😂
Looking forward to reading this new book.
Adding this to my to be read list!
Great job on the video. Can’t wait to read the book.
Sounds like a beautiful book and I really enjoyed the song and video.
I love your writing; especially the biblical historical novels.
Thank you for the recipe. It made me laugh.
I can’t wait to read the book! I’m sure I’ll love it just like your other books.
Great contest!
Have been a fan of your books for years!🤍
Beautiful story! The characters are believable and it is unavoidable to get personally involved in their stories. You are cheering, crying and praying for the best outcome for each one. The innocence of Josh and the unredeemable image that Heather has of herself causes a lot of tension, but God guides them thorough each trial they face.
Such a fun giveaway!!!
Thanks for the entry!
Oh I love a good heart warming story!!! Especially if it involves animals! Can’t wait to read it!
This story sounds wonderful. I love English Mastiffs but I have a golden retriever now.
Wow! this is awesome. Thank you!
Wow! A fellow flock lover! I discovered something new about you I didn’t know. We’ve got plenty of feathered friends here too. Thank you for the opportunity to learn about you and have a chance at winning.
I love your books and can’t wait to read your latest release!
Sprayed edges are so fun and dog stories always grab my heart!
I tried really hard to pretend to interpret the novel blurb as a mastiff puppy was left on his doorstep, but that was blown to bits when I watched your video. I guess now I need to I read the book, cause I have so many questions!
Read away!