Charity's Cross (Charles Towne Belles #4) by MaryLu Tyndall -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
3/12/2016
About the Book
Suspected of killing her husband, Charity Westcott flees on the first ship out of Portsmouth, England heading for the colonies. Loathing all men after her abusive marriage, she hopes to reunite with her family in Charles Towne, but the ship ends up in Nassau. When she spots her husband’s brother, who is intent on seeing her hang, boarding her ship, she jumps overboard.
Elias Dutton, preacher and son of the famous pirate, Rowan Dutton, must get to Barbados as soon as possible. His sister is in danger, and his parents have charged him with her safety. He cannot let them down—again. But after rescuing a madcap woman from the bay, he now finds himself tricked into masquerading as her husband so they both can procure passage to Barbados. Pirates, storms, shipwreck and betrayal threaten to delay the couple in their journey even as sparks fly between them. With her brother-in-law in fast pursuit, the last thing Charity wants is help from a man, especially a religious one, but she has no choice. After Elias’ heart was broken by a sordid woman who nearly ruined his life, he seeks a godly woman pure as the virgin sands of the Caribbean. He believes he has found such a woman in Charity. Until he discovers she is a murderer and is now faced with two choices: letting her go or turning her in to the authorities.
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Award-winning author MaryLu Tyndall dreamt of pirates and sea-faring adventures during her childhood days on Florida’s Coast. With more than seventeen books published, she makes no excuses for the spiritual themes embedded within her romantic adventures. Her hope is that readers will not only be entertained but will be brought closer to the Creator who loves them beyond measure. In a culture that accepts the occult, wizards, zombies, and vampires without batting an eye, MaryLu hopes to show the awesome present and powerful acts of God in a dying world. A Christy award nominee and Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award winner, MaryLu makes her home with her husband, six children, two grandchildren and several stray cats on the California coast.
Review
Acclaimed author MaryLu Tyndall has once again written a captivating and thrilling page-turning story that readers will not want to put down. Charity’s Cross, book four in the Charles Towne Belle collection, has everything a reader will desire, filled with deceit, terrors, adventure, intrigue, betrayal, storms, pirates, and even romance. Charity Wescott flees her home after being accused of murdering her abusive husband. Now she is on the run from her husband’s brother that wants her to hang for the deed. During her escape, Charity runs into and is assisted by Elias Dutton, a missionary and son of previous and famous pirate Rowan Dutton. Now Elias wants to protect Charity, as well as get to Barbados and protect his sister. But all is not as it seems. Read this wonderfully written story to find out what happens. Not only has MaryLu written a fascinating story, but readers will fall in love with her fantastic characters. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy fast-paced historical, Christian fiction.
Series: Charles Towne Belles Genre: historical, Christian Publisher: Ransom Press Publication date: February 1, 2016 Number of pages: 330 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-The Red Siren 2-The Blue Enchantress 3-The Raven Saint A review copy of this book was provided by CelebrateLit. GiveawayTour Schedule
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3/11/2016
About the Book
Was Olivia hearing this right? The one man in Indian Lake she'd found truly intriguing since, well, forever—the hopelessly handsome heir to the region's most successful farming operation, Rafe Barzonni—was involved in horse racing? That made him, and her sudden attraction, downright dangerous. He wasn't just out of her league. He was a gambler. Like her father. With the shame of her father's racetrack betting addiction still haunting her, Olivia can't be part of that world. Rafe's world. She can't trust him, or his magnetism. But there's something deep in his incredible blue eyes that keeps drawing her closer…
Other Books in the SeriesAbout the Author
Catherine Lanigan is the bestselling author of over thirty published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile, as well as over half a dozen anthologies, including “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream”, “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul”, “Chocolate for a Woman’s Heart”, Chocolate for a Woman’s Spirit”. Ms. Lanigan’s novels have been translated into over a dozen languages including German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. Ms. Lanigan’s novels are also available on audio-cassette, CD and on electronic format. A prolific writer, she is always writing wonderful stories. She has several titles only available in ebook format on Amazon.com Several of her titles have been chosen for The Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Her novel, The Christmas Star, won the Gold Medal Award Top Pick from Romantic Times Magazine for December, 2002, and has also won Book of the Year Romance Gold Award from ForeWord Magazine as well as Book of the Year Romance from Reader’s Preference. In March, 2006 Divine Nudges: Tales of Angelic Intervention and the second in Lanigan’s Angel Watch series of books, was published by HCI, the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher.
Previous Author Interview with CatherineReview
ometimes our fears get the better of us. It is only when we conquer them that we can truly break free and overcome the fear of falling. That is exactly what bestselling author Catherine Lanigan teaches us in book five of her Shores of Indian Lake Series, Fear of Falling. Olivia is not scared of the horses and the racing, just the gambling that goes with it, all because of her father’s addiction to horse gambling. Rafe and his father’s dream is to train and race their horse, Rowan. This novel depicts issues including heartache, learning to trust, and eventually falling in love. Catherine has creating an intriguing story of horse racing and conquering fears, as well as realistic characters that readers will love from page one and throughout the entire story. I would recommend this novel to readers of contemporary, romance fiction.
Series: Shores of Indian Lake Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 368 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-Love Shadows 2-Heart’s Desire 3-A Fine Year for Love 4-Katia’s Promise A review copy of this book was provided by the Prism Book Tours. GiveawayTour Schedule
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March 8th: Zerina Blossom's Books March 9th: Becky on Books March 10th: Getting Your Read On March 11th: Singing Librarian Books March 13th: Wishful Endings & EskieMama Reads March 14th: Reading Addict & Colorimetry March 15th: Mel's Shelves March 16th: deal sharing aunt & The Bookworm's Book Reviews March 17th: Reading Is My SuperPower March 18th: Thoughts of a Blonde March 20th: Grand Finale Today, I'm excited to announce that Faith Blum has not only an official release day, but also a cover for her newest novel, The Solid Rock!! There's a catch, though. You can't see the cover for the novel until you've gathered all 15 clues. There's also an exciting giveaway of 10 books, well 14 if you count the box set of 5 as 5 instead of just 1. Have fun searching for the clues. Instructions on how to see the cover are under the "Clues" section of the blog post.About the AuthorFaith Blum started writing at an early age. She started even before she could read! She even thought she could write better than Dr. Seuss. (The picture doesn't show it well, but there are scribblings on the page of Green Eggs and Ham). Now that she's grown up a little more, she knows she will probably never reach the success of Dr. Seuss, but that doesn't stop her from trying. When she isn't writing, Faith enjoys doing many right-brained activities such as reading, crafting, writing, playing piano, and playing games with her family. One of her dreams is to visit Castle City, Montana someday to see the ghost town she chose for her characters to live in. She currently lives on a hobby farm with her family in Wisconsin. About the BookJoshua woke with a quiet groan. As his senses woke up one at a time, he cracked his eyelids open. Sure enough, there was a silhouetted form standing at the foot of the bed. From the smell, the person was either from the brothel down the street or had recently left one. He forced himself to breathe evenly and reached for the knife in his thigh holster. With as tough and evil a voice as he could imitate, he spoke, “State your intentions.” Pinkerton detective, Joshua Brookings, is sent on a job that seems simple on the surface. His fellow detective has been kidnapped and his boss, William Pinkerton senses foul play. Joshua is sent to investigate Edward's case in hopes of finding the kidnapped detective and helping solve the case that has taken over ten years to investigate. Arriving in Cheyenne, Joshua finds much more than a simple kidnapping. Yet again, he must go undercover, something he made his boss promise never to make him do again. The only Christian in the outlaw group, Joshua falters and almost loses faith in God’s providence. Will he stand on the solid Rock or drown in the sinking sand? ExcerptJoshua pushed the door open and breathed deeply. “There’s nothing like the distinct odor of men slaving away in a confined place mixed with rotting coffee grounds and ink.” “You always make it sound so pleasant,” Paul Greene said, an amused smile on his face. “Mr. Pinkerton will be with you in a moment.” A tall man stepped out of the door behind the secretary. “Actually, he’ll be here right now. Come with me, Joshua.” Joshua nodded to the secretary and followed William Pinkerton into his office. “I have a case for you. I believe it will fit with your moral objections as well as your skill set.” Joshua raised an eyebrow. “What is it?” “We have an agent in Cheyenne, Wyoming, who has been investigating some strange events for more than ten years now. He is close to the end and has been kidnapped.” “Kidnapped by whom?” “That’s one of the things you need to find out.” Joshua leaned forward. “How long ago?” “He was kidnapped yesterday. His daughter sent us a telegram.” “Why me?” William smiled. This was one reason he loved working with Joshua. “You know the area better than most agents, and you have been quite successful tracking down criminals on fairly cold trails. You read fast and think well on your feet. I can also trust you not to flirt with Mr. Harris’ daughter. I hear she’s young, unmarried, and quite lovely.” GiveawayAll the books in the giveaway are either Christian, Mystery, or Western. I have not read all of them, so I cannot vouch for what they are like inside. There will only be one winner (sorry), and since they are all ebooks, we can open the giveaway up internationally as well! Here is the list of the ebooks. To find out more about each book, please click on the title and read the Amazon description. Dangerous Illusions by Barb Goss A Box of Dreams by James DiBenedetto Heartfelt Cases by Julie C. Gilbert Pride and Butterflies by Franky A. Brown Guardian (Guardian Trilogy #1) by Robin Helm SoulFire (Guardian Trilogy #2) by Robin Helm Legacy (Guardian Trilogy #3) by Robin Helm Finding Hope by Elizabeth Diaz Lily of the Valley by Faith Blum Life and Salvation by Faith Blum Enter the giveaway HERE.CluesIn order to gain access to the blog page that has the full cover on it, you need to hop over to the __ other blogs to gather the clues. Each blogger will have a clue number and one character of the clue. Each clue is either a number, letter, or symbol. What you need to do is gather the clues and put them in the correct order. Once this is done, type in the password (no spaces) on the protected page (found here) and you will find the full cover in all its glory. While you’re on each blog, be sure to read the excerpts and I’m sure each blogger would appreciate a comment. Happy sleuthing! Blogs
Camille Eide writes romantic, inspirational dramas about love, faith, and family. She lives in Oregon with her husband and is a mom, grammy, bass guitarist, and a fan of muscle cars, tender romance, oldies Rock, and Peanut M&Ms.
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Layne drew a deep breath. “I’m sorry, Sue. You know I’ll help you in any way I can.” She looked like she had more to say but was holding back.
Sue waited. Layne reached in her bag, pulled out another blue Lindor ball, and unwrapped it as she spoke. “Remember your failed inspection last month? The one that left you with a list of repairs and thirty days to do it?” Layne gave her a steady look. “Sue, if those repairs aren’t done to code by the end of October, they’ll yank your license and shut you down. So unless you want to scatter those kids to the wind and lose everything you’ve worked for ...” Sue eyed the chocolate. A burning knot tightened her belly, flat-lining her appetite. “Things have been hectic lately. We’ve done most of the repairs. I just haven’t had time to finish it all. Bowman was making progress, but ... I had to let him go.” “I heard. But time’s running out. Follow up inspection is in two weeks.” “Can you get a delay?” Layne shook her head. “Sorry, there’s nothing I can do. At least, not about the inspection.” Her perfect little arched brows perched higher and waited. Ignoring her friend’s baited expression, Sue made a mental list of all the opposition her home had faced in the last two years. Income had been so sporadic lately that letters from the bank had become routine. State licensing regulations, county housing codes, food and funding shortages—she and the kids had worked together every time and found a way to solve each problem. She wasn’t about to lose her home now over a couple of broken windows and some leaky plumbing. Layne folded her arms along the bedrail and leaned close. “Remember what I said about my brother’s oil rig boss in Alaska? He’s here until January and needs the work. It’s the perfect solution, Sue. I’m sure he can fix anything. He could get all your repairs done and solve your male dorm counselor problem.” “Dorm counselor?” Sue huffed out a laugh. “My care staff has special training in handling troubled kids. Working at Juniper Ranch isn’t like running a crew of men.” Especially big, burly men with girlie tattoos and who knew what else. Layne leaned back. “Okay, so he might not be ideal counselor material. But he can definitely help you out of a really tough spot. And it’s just for a few months. If it makes any difference to you, it would help him out, too. Besides, it’s a steal of a deal. Joe is probably worth far more than whatever you were paying Bowman.” The sensation of being trapped in a corner and bullied into submission stirred up a mixture of panic and resentment that soured the lingering taste of chocolate. “I don’t like this, Layne. I don’t like being forced.” “I know, Sue. I’m sorry. But I don’t think you have any other choice.” See, it’s that no choice part I really dislike. People shuffled about their business on the other side of the curtain, while Sue lay trapped, a victim of rotten circumstance outside her control. A familiar feeling of powerlessness crept over her, but she refused to let it take hold. She was no longer a small, defenseless child. Swallowing her dread, Sue said quietly, “Since this Joe is already on his way, what am I supposed to do, hire him sight unseen?” “You interview him like you would anyone else.” An interview. Where I drill this total stranger and pretend I actually have a choice. “Okay, let’s say he passes the interview. Until I get a full background check and references—which you are going to provide me, by the way—he’s only working on repairs under supervision and he’s not coming anywhere near my kids. He lives off-site until everything clears.” Layne’s brows shot up. “You’re going to supervise him?” “Of course.” A slow smile spread across Layne’s face. “So that’s a yes?” Sue turned toward the assortment of hoses and medical panels on the wall. Sometimes, Sue secretly admired Layne’s subtle powers of persuasion. This was not one of those times.
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March 8--Wishful Endings March 9--The Power of Words | Singing Librarian Books March 10--Smiling Book Reviews March 11--Deal Sharing Aunt March 12--Reading Is My SuperPower Fear of Falling (Shores of Indian Lake #5) by Catherine Lanigan -- Review + Author Interview
3/8/2016
About the BookHer best bet is to stay away Was Olivia hearing this right? The one man in Indian Lake she'd found truly intriguing since, well, forever—the hopelessly handsome heir to the region's most successful farming operation, Rafe Barzonni—was involved in horse racing? That made him, and her sudden attraction, downright dangerous. He wasn't just out of her league. He was a gambler. Like her father. With the shame of her father's racetrack betting addiction still haunting her, Olivia can't be part of that world. Rafe's world. She can't trust him, or his magnetism. But there's something deep in his incredible blue eyes that keeps drawing her closer… About the AuthorCatherine Lanigan is the bestselling author of over thirty published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile, as well as over half a dozen anthologies, including “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream”, “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul”, “Chocolate for a Woman’s Heart”, Chocolate for a Woman’s Spirit”. Ms. Lanigan’s novels have been translated into over a dozen languages including German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. Ms. Lanigan’s novels are also available on audio-cassette, CD and on electronic format. A prolific writer, she is always writing wonderful stories. She has several titles only available in ebook format on Amazon.com Several of her titles have been chosen for The Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Her novel, The Christmas Star, won the Gold Medal Award Top Pick from Romantic Times Magazine for December, 2002, and has also won Book of the Year Romance Gold Award from ForeWord Magazine as well as Book of the Year Romance from Reader’s Preference. In March, 2006 Divine Nudges: Tales of Angelic Intervention and the second in Lanigan’s Angel Watch series of books, was published by HCI, the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Author InterviewReviewSometimes our fears get the better of us. It is only when we conquer them that we can truly break free and overcome the fear of falling. That is exactly what bestselling author Catherine Lanigan teaches us in book five of her Shores of Indian Lake Series, Fear of Falling. Olivia is not scared of the horses and the racing, just the gambling that goes with it, all because of her father’s addiction to horse gambling. Rafe and his father’s dream is to train and race their horse, Rowan. This novel depicts issues including heartache, learning to trust, and eventually falling in love. Catherine has creating an intriguing story of horse racing and conquering fears, as well as realistic characters that readers will love from page one and throughout the entire story. I would recommend this novel to readers of contemporary, romance fiction. Series: Shores of Indian Lake Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 368 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series:
1-Love Shadows 2-Heart’s Desire 3-A Fine Year for Love 4-Katia’s Promise A review copy of this book was provided by the author. Spring in Snow Valley: A Snow Valley Anthology Operation—Kiss the Girl, Cindy Roland Anderson Ivy Baker is doomed to marry a man she only pretends to be in love with to save the family ranch. Since she isn’t marrying for love, Ivy secretly creates a kissing wish list composed of scenes from the romance books she loves to read. She hopes to experience at least one kiss from her list before she becomes officially engaged and seals her fate. When she travels to Snow Valley to help her aunt recover from knee surgery, Ivy finds herself falling for Kellen Thomas, an irresistible cowboy she should avoid. By chance Kellen finds Ivy’s list, and decides to make it his mission to help her fulfill her bucket list, turning her world upside down and making Ivy want to choose her heart over duty. Love Coming Late, Jeanette Lewis Cynthia Eddington never thought she'd return to Snow Valley after a string of bad luck forced the sale of her beloved farm there. But here she is, about to start a new life with her children, Jackson and Anoria. Cynthia plans to focus on her career and her family; she's not looking for romance and she's definitely not looking for sexy cowboy, Colby Schroder. Running from the Cowboy, Cami Checketts Missy Horman escaped an abusive marriage and returns to Snow Valley to help her father deal with her emotionally disturbed mother. Volunteering to teach a youth Sunday school class seems like a good way to get out of her comfort zone—until she ends up kissing Porter Wilson in front of a bunch of teenagers. Embarrassed, and secretly thrilled, by the kiss, she writes Porter off as a playboy. But, Missy wasn't the only one affected and Porter's new mission in life is to prove that there's more to him than flirting and world-tilting kisses. He wants to show her that a true cowboy knows how to treat a lady and, if Missy can't keep her wits about her, she might just let him. The Bet, Taylor Hart When Destiny Morningstar gets blackmailed into spending her spring break in Snow Valley, the last thing she’s looking for is a date, especially not with Adam and Chase Moon—two attractive and athletic brothers. But soon she finds herself tangled up in a dating spree that includes a flag football game, swinging around the barn dance, and hiking to Snow Valley's romantic hot springs with the town's most eligible bachelors. At every turn she's within kissing distance of one of the delectable Moon men. When she discovers she’s been part of some bet fueled by sibling rivalry and overactive egos she has to make a decision—forgive them both or miss out on the best thing that’s ever happened to her. Sealed with a Kiss, Kimberley Montpetit Jessica Mason and Pastor James are struggling to make their long-distance relationship work between Snow Valley and New Orleans where Jessica dances with the local ballet company. When April Murphy, a war widow with a child, shows up in Snow Valley, James reluctantly begins to wonder if he and Jessica are really meant to be. April would make the perfect pastor’s wife and he’d have an instant family and the stability he craves. But he can’t get the spitfire Jessica out of his mind and when she returns to Snow Valley to accept an inheritance, her male ballet partner in tow, the love triangle takes on a new edge. Can Jessica and James figure out how to create a family while living in two different states—or do they allow their hearts to move on and forget the passion they once shared? Romancing a Husband, Lucy McConnell Natalie Lawson is at a crossroads. Her husband is down on his luck and some days he’s just plain down while Natalie is moving forward, gaining promotions and starting new adventures. In some ways, they’ve grown apart and Natalie can’t help but wonder if her path through life will always include Eli. When tragedy throws them together, Natalie learns a profound lesson that may save her marriage and provide the key to romancing a husband.
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Courting Cassandry (A Hearts in Autumn Romance #2) by Joyce DiPastena -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
3/4/2016
About the Book
Is it too late for second chances when the girl you loved in your youth comes back into your life?
Gerolt de Warenne became guardian to a child-heiress named Cassandry when he was only nineteen-years old. As he watched her grow into a lovely young woman, he found himself falling in love with her, but Cassandry viewed him as an older brother. So, burying his feelings, he gave permission for her to marry another. Twenty-four years later Gerolt and Cassandry meet again. With the loss of their respective spouses, Gerolt hopes to finally court Cassandry, but she desires to remain a widow. Instead, they agree to a betrothal of their children. Matters become complicated as their friendship begins to evolve into the romance Gerolt has always wanted. But by the law of the medieval Church, Cassandry and Gerolt can’t marry if their children do. Can they find a way to be together? Or must they sacrifice their future for the love of their children? "Courting Cassandry" is a “Hearts in Autumn” romance, medieval romances revolving around heroes and heroines “in the autumn of their years.” Because love isn’t only for the young! Other Books in the SeriesAbout the Author
Joyce DiPastena dreamed of green medieval forests while growing up in the dusty copper mining town of Kearny, Arizona. She filled her medieval hunger by reading the books of Thomas B. Costain (where she fell in love with King Henry II of England), and later by attending the University of Arizona where she graduated with a degree in history, specializing in the Middle Ages. The university was also where she completed her first full-length novel…set, of course, in medieval England. Later, her fascination with Henry II led her to expand her research horizons to the far reaches of his “Angevin Empire” in France, which became the setting of her first published novel, Loyalty’s Web (a 2007 Whitney Award Finalist).
When she’s not writing, Joyce loves to read, play the piano, and spend time with her sister and friends. A highlight of her year is attending the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival . Joyce is a multi-published, multi-award winning author who specializes in sweet medieval romances heavily spiced with mystery and adventure. She lives with her two cats, Clio and Glinka Rimsky-Korsokov, in Mesa, Arizona. Author InterviewReview
Acclaimed author Joyce DiPastena has once again written a medieval romance novel that does not disappoint. The second book in the A Hearts in Autumn Romance series is a simple delight. This series is intriguing in that it tells romance stories of women and men later in life. Courting Cassandry depicts the complicated relationship of a man and woman with a struggling, developing, and budding friendship and romance. Gerolt is Cassanddry’s previous guardian, so how can they possibly fall in love, especially when their children are betrothed and a relationship between them is thus forth forbidden by the Medieval Church. Readers will be captivated by the charming and beautiful love story, as well as the wonderfully developed characters. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy medieval romance novels.
Series: A Hearts in Autumn Romance Genre: historical, medieval, romance Publisher: Sable Tiger Books Publication date: February 17, 2016 Number of pages: 348 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-Loving Lucianna A review copy of this book was provided by Prism Book Tours. Giveaway
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Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Mail Order Bride Collection. Six historical romance novellas set in the Old West.
WRITTEN IN HER HEART, a charming novella by Stacy Henrie, Georgeanna is getting desperate. She can’t fund her favorite orphanage unless she marries and secures the rest of her inheritance left by her father. But her father’s financial planner, Clay, can't understand why she's not content with her current situation. Georgie determines to send out a notice as a mail order bride to attract suitors who won’t know her financial situation. Little does she know, Clay takes up the pen and sends her letters of his own under an assumed name. After years of working for Georgie’s father, Clay realizes he isn’t ready to watch her marry another, not when his heart is already claimed by her. In Kristin Holt’s delightful novella WANTED: MIDWIFE BRIDE Dr. Naomi Thornton thinks she has it all: a beautiful house, a loving husband, and a fulfilling career. But when everything she holds dear is ripped away, Naomi has no choice but to start over. What will she find in the wild and untamed Wyoming Territory? Dr. Joe Chandler has waited years for a wife with the knowledge, skills, and tender heart he yearns for in a medical colleague and lifetime companion. When a midwife arrives with more expertise and secrets than he counted on, Joe quickly discovers there’s more to love and marriage than a simple mail order contract. In THE SOUND OF HOME, a captivating novella by Annette Lyon, Marilyn is given the choice of either marrying the despicable Victor or being charged with a murder she didn’t commit. Refusing to believe that either is her fate, she finds a third option: she answers a mail order bride advertisement and boards a train to Wyoming to wed a man named Harry. Moments after her arrival, she learns that Harry isn’t who he seemed to be, and the advertisement turns out to be a giant mistake. Harry’s brother Thomas agrees to let her stay until she can figure out what to do next—after all, she simply cannot return to New York—but Marilyn quickly finds herself developing feelings for Thomas. In Sarah M. Eden’s endearing novella FOR BETTER OR WORSE Gerald Smith, on the advice of his well-meaning neighbors, has decided it’s time to change his lonely existence. Mary Hill, on the advice of her empty pocketbook and non-existent roof over her head, has decided it’s time to secure herself a future. A mail-order marriage, they both realize, is no guarantee of happiness, but it is a risk they are willing to take. However, coming face to face on the train platform, the hapless couple discovers an unexpected truth: marriage to a perfect stranger is sometimes far preferable to the prospect of a lifetime with someone you used to know. Heather B. Moore’s sweet novella THE INCONVENIENT BRIDE sees Carmela traveling from Boston to Colorado, eager to meet the man she’s been corresponding with and will soon marry. Her brother’s new marriage leaves little room for Carmela in her old life. Upon arrival in Leadville, she faces a rude awakening, and the only one who can understand her predicament is her fiance’s brother, Samuel. But Samuel can’t possibly help her out of an awkward situation, can he? It would be better for all if she returns immediately to Boston and pretends she never traveled to Colorado in the first place. THE PRICE OF SILVER, an engaging novella by Siân Ann Bessey, Katie leaves New York for Idaho to marry Jake, a man she’s written to a couple of times. But when she steps off the train, his brother Caleb is there to greet her. Jake has gone to take a mining job he couldn’t pass up. Caleb takes Katie back to the family ranch to wait for Jake’s return. The more Caleb gets to know Katie, the more he envies his brother, but he can’t let his heart overrule his head unless Jake changes his mind about his intended bride.
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Author’s Stacy Henrie, Kristin Holt, Annette Lyon, Sarah M. Eden, Heather B. Moore and Siân Ann Bessey have come together to create another “A Timeless Romance Anthology,” with the theme of this collection being mail order brides. Each story is uniquely different, but filled with wonderful characters that readers will love and western love stories that will keep them turning pages late into the night. I would recommend this novella collection to readers that have previously loved the A Timeless Romance Anthology Collection, as well as readers that enjoy entertaining and enjoyable western romance.
Series: A Timeless Romance Anthology Genre: romance, historical, western, anthology, novella Literary Awards: **Amazon #1 Bestselling series in Clean Romance** Publisher: Mirror Press Publication date: February 9, 2016 Number of pages: 315 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-A Timeless Romance Anthology: Winter Collection 2-A Timeless Romance Anthology: Spring Vacation Collection 3- A Timeless Romance Anthology: Summer Wedding Collection 4- A Timeless Romance Anthology: Autumn Collection 5- A Timeless Romance Anthology: European Collection 6- A Timeless Romance Anthology: Love Letter Collection 7- A Timeless Romance Anthology: Old West Collection 8- A Timeless Romance Anthology: Summer in New York Collection 9- A Timeless Romance Anthology: Silver Bells Collection 10- A Timeless Romance Anthology: All Regency Collection 11-A Timeless Romance Anthology: California Dreamin’ Collection 12-A Timeless Romance Anthology: Annette Lyon Collection 13-A Timeless Romance Anthology: All Hallows’ Eve 14-A Timeless Romance Anthology: Under the Mistletoe Collection A review copy of this book was provided by H.B. Moore Fans, Free e-books for Review, & Min Reads and Reviews. GiveawayTour Schedule
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See You Soon Broadway by Melissa Baldwin Maris Forrester has a wonderful life with an amazing boyfriend and a fulfilling job. She’s happy and content . . . or so she thinks. Maris has always had huge dreams of being on Broadway. Ever since her very first performance as a child, she has envisioned herself on the stage under the shining lights. Now she has to decide whether she should to give up her wonderful life to chase those dreams. When her parents announce they are moving, she comes across a long-lost family treasure. She doesn’t realize that this treasure may hold the key to her future and to all her dreams coming true. And if that wasn’t sign enough, a mysterious stranger throws another wrench in the mix at a dazzling rooftop party benefiting the Arts. These could be signs of things to come. But will she remain content in her perfect world, or will she step into the unknown world she has always dreamed of? Praise for the Book I also look forward to any other books that Melissa has to offer. This is my second one by her and I have liked them both a lot. This is a very entertaining book about pursuing your dreams. I really enjoyed reading the book and am actually looking forward to a possible sequel. I enjoyed reading See You Soon Broadway. In fact, I finished it in two days; I could hardly put it down. This is the first book that I have read by this author, but it will not be the last. If you enjoy reading sweet romance, then definitely pick this up! Excerpt “What are you guys up to?” I ask. My mom and Cassie are busily looking through some boxes. “Hi, hon. Dad was cleaning out the garage and found these boxes,” Mom replies. She continues to empty some junk from a box onto the table. “Mom and Dad are finally cleaning out their stuff. I told them that they need to feng shui,” Cassie says softly. Cassie just opened her own yoga studio; she’s probably the most calm and mentally sound person I have ever met in my life. I have thought about talking to her about the possibility of me moving to New York, but I’m a little nervous about what she’s going to say. “Maris, do you remember this? We used to play restaurant with this old menu.” Cassie holds up a menu that we stole from IHOP in the 80s. We used to play restaurant in Mom’s Tupperware closet for hours. “I can’t believe we still have that thing,” I exclaim. Although, I’m not surprised since Mom and Dad never throw anything away. “I’m keeping this for my kids,” Cassie adds. Ugh, typical Cassie—she may be calm and patient but she will always be the bossy older sister. She thinks she knows everything just because she’s a whopping three years older than me. “Um, why do you get to keep it and you don’t even have kids yet?” I demand. She doesn’t say anything; no doubt she is chanting some kind of yoga stuff in her mind to ease the tension that’s building. “You’re right,” she replies calmly. “We should share this once we both have kids, of course.” I guess I can’t really argue with her considering she’s definitely closer to having kids than I am. I start looking through a box that’s on the floor. It looks like a bunch of old stuff that belonged to my grandmother. Grandma passed away two years ago and my parents got the remainder of her things. I sort through the box of romance novels, crossword puzzles, and National Geographics from thirty years ago. As I’m sorting through the stuff, I find a red leather-bound notebook at the bottom of the box. My curiosity is building as I run my fingers over the gorgeous worn leather. I open it to the first page and immediately recognize my grandmother’s handwriting. The first page is dated March 10, 1948 . . . Author Melissa Baldwin Melissa graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications; she has always had a love for writing. An avid journal keeper, she took her creativity to the next level by fulfilling her dream with her debut novel, An Event to Remember . . . Or Forget. Since then, she has written and published two more novels, Wedding Haters and See You Soon Broadway. Melissa resides in Orlando, Florida, with her husband and young daughter. When she isn't writing, this multi-tasking master organizer is busy being a mother, wife, chauffeur, PTA President, and Fitness Trainer. When she has free time, she enjoys traveling, running, fitness, fashion, and taking a Disney Cruise every now and then.
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About the Book
Ride onto the open range alongside cowboys and cowgirls who embrace the adventures of living in the Old West from Kansas to New Mexico, Colorado to Texas. Whether rounding up cattle or mustangs, training horses, fending off outlaws, weathering storms, competing in rodeos, or surviving drought these cowboys work hard each day. But when hardheaded men have their weaknesses exposed by well-meaning women will they stampede away or will a lasting love develop? Find out in this exciting collection of nine historical romances.
About The Cowgirl's Lasso
Jonah is the owner of the Desert Pony Ranch and CJ is his female Forman. Jonah and CJ are always at each other’s throats trying to outdo each other. Whether it is a battle to dismiss a lazy ranch hand, attending a local town social and dance, or working with an injured and healing horse Jonah and CJ cannot agree on anything. Can they put their pride aside long enough to just work out their differences and realize how much they need each other?
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Professional coffee drinker, Jaime Wright, resides in the hills of Wisconsin. She loves to write spirited turn-of-the-century romance, stained with suspense. Her day job finds her as a Director of Sales & Development. She’s wife to a rock climbing, bow-hunting Pre-K teacher, mom to a coffee-drinking little girl, and a little boy she fondly refers to as her mischievous “Peter Pan”. Jaime completes her persona by being an admitted social media junkie and coffee snob. She is a member of ACFW and has the best writing sisters EVER!
Author InterviewReview
In Jaime Jo Wright’s novella The Cowgirl’s Lasso in the “Cowboy’s Bride Collection” published by Barbour, Jaime has created two characters, Jonah and CJ, that are always trying to do and be better than the other. Can they both put their prize aside long enough to fall in love? With a western backdrop and great characters, readers will love this novella from start to finish. I would recommend this story to readers that enjoy reading about cowboys.
Genre: western; romance; historical Publisher: Barbour Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 448 (for the entire Cowboy’s Bride Collection) Content Rating: G Book Rating: 4 stars
Books in the Cowboy’s Bride Novella Collection:
The Cowboy Poet by Susan Page Davis For a Song by Susanne Dietze Crazy about Cait by Nancy J. Farrier Love’s Sweet Storm by Miralee Ferrell The Reformed Cowboy by Darlene Franklin A Texan’s Surprise by Vicky McDounough The Wrangler’s Woman by Davalynn spencer Cowboy Competition by Becca Whitham The Cowgirl’s Lasso by Jaime Jo Wright A review copy of this novella was provided by NetGalley. Giveaway |
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