Now More Readily Available in Print
This is an exciting time for Harlequin Heartwarming. Thanks to the loyalty of our readers, for the first time, our January releases, including When Love Matters Most, are available as mass-market paperbacks through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Harlequin.com. Also, When Love Matters Most will be available in select Walmart stores in the United States in February! Please check the Harlequin website for the location nearest you. Thank you to all our readers who made these advancements possible for us! — Kate About the Book
When Love Matters Most
(K-9 Trilogy #2) by Kate James Adult Contemporary Romance Paperback & ebook, 368 pages January 1st 2016 by Harlequin Heartwarming
Keeping her safe at all costs
Could their backgrounds be any more different? Rick Vasquez, a K-9 unit sergeant with the San Diego Police Department, fled drug-related violence in Mexico as a boy. Madison Long, who recently became primary veterinarian to the SDPD's canines, is the privileged daughter of a judge. Rick has dedicated his life to curtailing cross-border drug trafficking and preventing other young boys from being drawn into the dark world of the cartels. But everything Rick and Madison value, and the growing love between them, is threatened by the dangers of Rick's job, and the risks he's determined to take… About the Author
Kate James spent much of her childhood abroad before attending university in Canada. She built a successful business career, but her passion has always been literature. As a result, Kate turned her energy to her love of the written word. Her writing has been recognized with a number of awards, including first place honors for Silver Linings in both the First Coast Romance Writers’ Published Beacon Contest and Ancient City Romance Authors’ Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award. Her November 2014 Harlequin Heartwarming release, A Child’s Christmas, received first-place honors from Southern Magic, the Birmingham Chapter of the Romance Writers of America, for the 2015 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, placed second in the Ancient City Romance Authors’ Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award, and was a finalist in RWA’s Desert Rose Chapter’s Golden Quill Award and the Colorado Romance Writers’ Award of Excellence. Finally, her October 2015 release, When the Right One Comes Along, the first book in her K-9 trilogy, has received a Best Book of 2015 award in the contemporary category.
She and her husband, Ken, enjoy traveling and the outdoors with their beloved Labrador Retrievers, Harley and Logan. Kate would love to hear from you! You can connect with her by e-mail, through her website, her Facebook page,Twitter, or mail at PO Box 446, Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0, Canada. Review
Book two in Kate James’ K-9 Trilogy, When Love Matters Most, is an exciting contemporary, romance-thriller story that readers will love from page one. This story focuses on a man, Rick Vasquez, whom became a drug trafficking police due to circumstances from his childhood, and his dogs. Rick meets and falls in love with canine police section’s doctor, Madison Long. This story deals with overcoming tragic pasts and dramatic instances that bring terror to Rick and his co-workers and friends, including Madison. This engaging and entertaining story will delight readers, along with fun and easily-relatable characters. I would recommend this story to readers that enjoy contemporary novels with a mix of romance and mystery thrown in.
Series: K-9 Trilogy Genre: contemporary, romance, thriller, mystery Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming Publication date: January 1, 2016 Number of pages: 253 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 1-When the Right One Comes Along
A review copy of this book was provided by Prism Book Tours.
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- $40 Amazon eGift Card & signed copies of The Truth About Hope and When the Right One Comes Along
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Brett Fraser has quit his job, loaded his earthly possessions into his black sports car and headed out to find himself in the great Southwest. Somewhere on his successful climb up the corporate ladder, he lost sight of the man God intended him to be. But Brett intends to find himself again. Rafaela De Silva has an art gallery to run, a sprawling piece of family property with back taxes due, and a younger sister to care for who suffers from anorexia. She doesn?t have time for broken shoe laces, sprained ankles or tumbling into the arms of a handsome stranger, especially one whose past involves scandal. Brett?s determined to help the beautiful runner he rescues from a fall. After examining the smooth edges of her broken shoelace, he?s convinced her accident wasn?t accidental. But if he?s going to help her, he?ll have to convince her to trust him?a difficult task given his past. Under the sun-kissed skies of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Brett must rediscover his purpose in life before he loses Rafaela forever. Who is trying to harm Rafaela? Will she live long enough for Brett to win her heart?
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Novelist Tanya Stowe has had eclectic career. Working as a freelance writer, her profiles have featured celebrities such as Fabio and New York Times Bestselling authors LaVyrle Spencer, Shirlee Busbee, and Heather Graham. Tanya wrote grants, participated in a collection of women’s survival stories and collaborated on a full length Christmas musical. She also worked as a marketing assistant, and an event coordinator doing a stint with the American Cancer Society.
Tanya Stowe has written a page-turning contemporary, romantic-suspense that will entice readers from page one. With the backdrop of the beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico and exotic Mexican heritage, Tanya has written a story with the perfect amount of thrill, leaving readers anticipating what will happen next in the story. Not only is this story a romantic-suspense, but it is inspiring, as well as exciting and delightful characters learning to rely on faith and trust in God for what is the best path in life. I would recommend this story to readers that enjoy contemporary fiction combined with romantic-suspense.
Genre: contemporary, inspirational, suspense, romance Publisher: Pelican Book Group Publication date: October 16, 2015 Number of pages: 112 Content Rating: G Book Rating: 5 stars
A review copy of this book was provided by the author via SLB Tours.
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January 5--Toni Shiloh Prayerfully-Lifted Romance January 6--Mel's Shelves | Singing Librarian Books January 7--Katie's Clean Book Collection January 8--The Power of Words | Captive Dreams Window January 9--Crystal's Chaotic Confessions | Just Commonly About the BookShe stole his heart. He stole her peace. Can hope steal their pain? At the age of eighteen, Lacey Carmichael was a wild girl bent on fun, promised to Jack Carmichael, a straight-and-narrow pastor’s kid bent on the seminary. When her father kicks her out of the house, she runs away from Isle of Hope, turning her back on everything she loves. Now, eight years later, she’s back as a woman of faith, hoping to make amends to the father she defied, the boyfriend she deserted, and the best friend she denied. Only the bridges she’s burned are still smoldering, kindled by an adulterous affair by Jack’s pastor father that damaged his son’s faith. But can a turning of tables—and hearts—lead the way back to “hope” for them all? Available to purchase on: - Amazon - About the AuthorJulie Lessman, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Heart of San Francisco series, was named American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Author of the Year and voted #1 Romance Author of the year in Family Fiction magazine’s 2012 and 2011 Readers Choice Awards. Julie has garnered 17 RWA and other awards and made Booklist’s 2010 Top 10 Inspirational Fiction. Her latest novel, Surprised by Love, appeared on Family Fiction magazine’s list of Top Ten Novels of 2014. Her indie book A Light in the Window is an International Digital Awards winner, a 2013 Readers' Crown Award winner, and a 2013 Book Buyers Best Award winner. You can contact Julie and read excerpts from her books at www.julielessman.com, or through Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, or Pinterest, as well as sign up for her newsletter. Check out Julie’s group blog, The Seekers, Writers Digest 2013, 2014, and 2015 “Best 101 Websites for Writers,” and Julie’s own personal blog, Journal Jots, voted blog of the month in the Readers’ Choice poll of Book Fun Magazine. ReviewAward winning author, Julie Lessman, has written a truly inspiring and beautiful novel in Isle of Hope. This story reaches out and touches the hearts of its readers, capturing and stealing their attention along the way. Readers will not want to put down this story of loss, hatred, betrayal, but most of all love and forgiveness between two neighbor families, especially two best friends. This story brings to light some of life’s greatest challenges, but with the love of God all can be overcome. I highly recommend this touching and spiritually uplifting story from Julie Lessman and greatly anticipate the next book in this series. Series: Isle of Hope Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Publication date: October 15, 2015 Number of pages: 520 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars A review copy of the book was provided by the author, Julie Lessman, via SLB Tours.
Amish Christmas at North Star: Four Stories of Love by Cindy Woodsmall, Mindy Starns Clark and Emily Clark, Amanda Flower, and Katie Ganshert Genre: Amish; holiday; short stories; Christian Publisher: WaterBrook Press Publication Date: October 20, 2015 This collection is about “Rebekah’s babies.” One cold, stormy winter’s night Rebekah gives birth to four beautiful babies. Each short-story is centered on each of these babies, but all grown up. Guiding Star by Katie Ganshert is about Chase Wellington a man who discovers an old article discussing “Rebekah’s babies” and wonders where they are now. He decides to go in search of one of these babies; the one that went missing days after birth. Mourning Star by Amanda Flower is about Eden Hochstetler who becomes entangled in an investigation of the murder of her friend Isaac Yoder. Eden is determined to discover who killed him. In the Stars by Cindy Woodsmall is about Kore Detweiler who refuses to come home and visit his family or his love interest, Savilla, because he was previously rejected by her. Due to some business he must suddenly return home. Will he be able to reconcile with Savilla? Star of Grace by Mindy Starns Clark and Emily Clark is about Andy Danner who left home to work at a construction site in another Amish community. But his little brother is determined to bring him home for Christmas and devises a plan to do so. This collection of Amish holiday-centered stories by various authors is simply delightful to read. As a pretty quick, but fun read, I thoroughly enjoyed the individual stories of each of “Rebekah’s babies” written by multiple authors. Each story was enjoyable and uniquely different from the others in the collection. Readers will be able to see each voice of the different authors throughout the book. Each story has characters that have trials they have to overcome that lead them to joy in the end. Themes of family and romance are in these stories as well. With enjoyable Amish characters and holiday themed stories, readers will be sure to love this charming book collection. Rating G: some light kissing Reviewer’s Copy received from the Publisher. Thank you! As seen posted December 8, 2015 on RadiantLit.
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Wolfsbane's Daughter
By Jennifer Silverwood
(A Wylder Tale Novella)
YA Dark Fantasy ebook, 52 Pages Wolfsbane and his daughter Resha are on a never ending quest in the Wylder Mountains, to wipe out the wolves who destroyed their village. Before their enemies stole everything she loved, Resha cared for little beyond learning how to be a hunter. After, she learned a hunter must be prepared to fight as well as flee. Now she cares for nothing but revenge. Until she discovers two majikal humans half frozen in the forest. Resha has a choice, to follow her instincts and leave the strangers to the wolves, or save them. Yet the enemy is on the prowl and there is little time for Wolfsbane's daughter to find safe haven before they are discovered.
(A Wylder Tale, #1)
Paperback & ebook, 239 pagesOctober 31st 2015 Vynasha has spent the last four years tending her mother's roses and looking after her nephew. The fire that killed their family has left her scarred and put Wyll on the brink of death. Soon the first frost will come down from the mountains and she knows this winter will be his last. Until a strange beggar appears on the road, telling her of the majikal Source that can heal her Wyll. With nothing left to lose, Vynasha braves the forbidden Wylder Mountains to seek out a cure and her fate. A lost kingdom is uncovered by an equally lost girl, but the castle is not abandoned as she believes. Shadows cloaking unseen eyes watch. Tapestries whisper from the hidden corners, wondering if the one to break their curse has come. And a hungry beast waits, ready to devour her soul.
Jennifer Silverwood was raised deep in the heart of Texas and has been spinning yarns a mile high since childhood. In her spare time she reads and writes and tries to sustain her wanderlust, whether it’s the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, the highlands of Ecuador or a road trip to the next town. Always on the lookout for her next adventure, in print or reality, she dreams of one day proving to the masses that everything really is better in Texas. She is the author of the Heaven’s Edge series, Stay and Silver Hollow.
About the BookWidower Matt Wilmot is an excavator by trade, but with his three rambunctious young sons making trouble all over town, he may not have what it takes to dig them out on his own. The boys' antics have earned them a riotous reputation in their small town of Cedar Mills. When Matt's former mother-in-law, a powerful lawyer and judge, threatens to sue for custody, Matt’s sure she means it. Enter Matt’s new neighbor, Elle Drake. She’s made a successful career for herself as an artist and potter, but after a disastrously public break-up with her NFL-player ex-husband, she’s back in Cedar Mills to lick her wounds and set her roughed-up self-image to rights. After Matt's oldest son causes damage in Elle’s yard, her common-sense approach forces the boy to take responsibility for his actions—and gives Matt the wake-up call he desperately needs. Initially adversarial, attraction grows between Matt and Elle as they get to know one another. Matt appreciates Elle's effect on his sons, and when he gets cornered into having a Sunday breakfast with Elle and the boys, he has fun for the first time in...well, he can't remember when. Everything changes when Elle hears the boys’ grandmother berating Matt in public and threatening to take the boys. She defuses the situation by pretending to be Matt's fiancée and the boys' future stepmother. When Matt decides it's a brilliant plan and kisses her to seal the deal, Elle knows he's crazy. But he's also sweet, funny, engaging, sexy and strong, which isn't exactly a bad thing! Available to purchase on AMAZON. About the AuthorBorn into poverty, Ruth Logan Herne is the mother of six and grandmother to thirteen. She and her husband, Dave, live on a small farm in upstate New York. She works full time but carves a few hours each day to write the kind of stories she likes to read, filled with poignancy, warmth and delightful characters. She is 2011 award winner from the American Christian Fiction Writers. ReviewIn her latest release, award-winning author Ruth Logan Herne has written a beautiful story that both inspires and touches the heart. More Than a Promise is a tender story about families, loss, struggles, forgiveness, faith, and love. With her relatable characters and beautiful small-town story, readers will love and not be able to put down this novel that touches a place deep in the soul, changing those that read it. This family and Christian-centered story is both humorous, as well as teaches life changing lessons and leave readers pondering their own lives and wanting to become better people. I recommend this novel to readers that enjoy family-centered contemporary-romance fiction. Genre: contemporary, inspirational, romance, Christian Publisher: Franciscan Media Publication date: March 18, 2016 Number of pages: 292 Content Rating: G Book Rating: 5 stars A review copy of this book was provided by Franciscan Media.
At Love's Bidding (Ozark Mountain Romance #2) by Regina Jennings -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
1/1/2016
About the BookShe sells priceless antiques. He sells livestock by the pound. Is he really the man to make a bid for her heart? After helping her grandfather at their Boston auction house, Miranda Wimplegate discovers she’s accidentally sold a powerful family’s prized portrait to an anonymous bidder. Desperate to appease the people who could ruin them forever, they track it to the Missouri Ozarks and make an outlandish offer to buy the local auction house and all its holdings before the painting can move again. Upon crossing the country, however, Miranda and her grandfather discover their new auction house doesn’t deal in fine antiques, but in livestock. And its frustratingly handsome manager, Wyatt Ballentine, is annoyed to discover his fussy new bosses don’t know a thing about the business he’s single-handedly kept afloat. Faced with more heads of cattle than they can count–but no mysterious painting–Miranda and Wyatt form an unlikely but charged partnership to try and prevent a bad situation from getting worse. Available to purchase on AMAZON. About the AuthorRegina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor. She is the author of “A Most Inconvenient Marriage,” “Sixty Acres and a Bride,” and “Caught in the Middle,” and contributed a novella to “A Match Made in Texas.” Regina has worked at the Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She now lives outside Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with her husband and four children. ReviewRegina Jennings latest release, book two in the Ozark Mountan Romance series, At Love’s Bidding, is a delight, as well as a reader’s escape. This story has not only fun characters, but an enjoyable and charming story as well. Themes of the book include family, friendship, misunderstanding, and romance. Regina’s story will entice readers from page one as they journey with Miranda Wimplegate on a journey to help solve a problem from a sale from the family auction and possibly even find romance. Readers will not want to put down this wonderful book. Series: Ozark Mountain Romance Genre: historical, romance, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: December 1, 2015 Number of pages: 352 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 1-A Most Inconvenient Marraige A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. GiveawayJoin Regina in celebrating the release of At Love's Bidding by entering to win her Cozy Winter Night giveaway and RSVPing to her January 5th author chat party! One grand prize winner will receive everything you need for a cozy winter night:
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 1/5. The winner will be announced at the At Love's Bidding Facebook party. RSVP for a chance to connect with Regina and other readers, as well as for a chance to win some great prizes! RSVP today and spread the word--tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or PINTEREST and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 5th!
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