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10/31/2017
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About the Book Renegade on the run When Cort Stanton and Aubrey Huxley try to claim the same land in the Oklahoma Land Run, Cort offers a deal--one that could help him keep his freedom. After taking the blame for his brother's crime, Cort needs to lie low, so he gives Aubrey the land for her horse ranch...if she'll hire him. Now he just has to avoid growing too close to the gorgeous seamstress, who can never know his secret. Aubrey refuses to depend on any man, even one as handsome and kind as Cort. Yet, as they work together to make her dream a reality, it's impossible to imagine life on the prairie without him. And though Aubrey knows Cort has secrets that stand between them, she can't help but wish she could stake a claim on his heart. About the Author Angie Dicken is a mom of four children and lives in the Midwest with her Texas Aggie sweetheart. An ACFW member since 2010, she writes historical, historical romance, and dabbles in contemporary romance. She blogs about her writing ventures on The Writer's Alley with some of her best friends, the Alley Cats. Besides writing, she enjoys exploring eclectic new restaurants and chatting about all things motherhood, historical, and British over a rich cup of coffee. Her debut, The Outlaw's Second Chance from Harlequin Love Inspired Historical releases in September of 2017, and her novel, My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah from Barbour, releases in November 2017. Angie is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency. Sign up for Angie's newsletter on www.angiedicken.com , and connect on social media! Author InterviewCheck out the interview with the author HERE. ReviewFrom page one Angie Dicken’s debut historical western romance novel is an absolute delight. This is such a fun, entertaining, enjoyable, and sweetly romantic story that readers will thoroughly enjoy. Dicken brings to life the hardships of living in the Wild West and trying to make a claim and a name for oneself. And of course, who doesn’t love a story with some excitement with a handsome outlaw. This story focuses on themes of family, friendship, working hard, fulfilling dreams, and of course romance. This light, sweet, fairly quick read, is a story that readers of western romance will not want to miss.
Genre: historical, western, family, Christian Publisher: Love Inspired Historical Publication date: September 5, 2017 Number of pages: 288 A review copy of this book was provided by the author’s street team. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Will a damaged reputation and desire for society's approval thwart the legacy of grace? Tainted by scandal and forced to leave London for the quieter Brighton countryside, the Honorable Miss Clara DeLancey is a shadow of her former society self. She's lost the man she loved to another and, in a culture that has no patience for self-pity, is struggling with depression. A chance encounter brings her a healing friendship with the sisters of an injured naval captain. But Clara's society mama is appalled at the new company she's keeping. Captain Benjamin Kemsley is not looking for a wife. But his gallant spirit won't let him ignore the penniless viscount's daughter--not when she so obviously needs assistance to keep moving forward from day to day. Can he protect his heart and still keep her safe? When they're pushed into the highest echelons of society at the Prince Regent's Brighton Pavilion, this mismatched couple must decide if family honor is more important than their hopes. Can they right the wrongs of the past and find future happiness together--without finances, family support, or royal favor? The Books in the SeriesAbout the Author Carolyn Miller lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of Regency romance, Carolyn’’s novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers. ReviewBook three in Carolyn Miller’s Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace series, The Dishonorable Miss Delancey, is a novel that any lover of regency stories will absolutely delight in. Miller’s story is charming, enjoyable, romantic, and sweet. The characters and story come to life so that readers are sucked in to this enchanting story from page one. It is about the struggle of being publicly rejected by a suitor and overcoming that rejection and finding a new and truer love. Miller brings to life the Regency time period beautifully in this series. Fans of historical fiction, particularly the Regency time period, will not want to miss this enjoyable and pleasant story.
Genre: Regency, historical, romance, British Literature, European Literature Publisher: Kregel Publication date: October 24, 2017 Number of pages: 296 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher, Kregel, as well as the author's influencer team. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line! Today I am going to post a line from My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah: Leanna's Choice by Angie Dicken.  My First Line: Once upon a time there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! What are you reading? What is your first line?
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10/26/2017
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Let Nothing You Dismay by Jennifer Moore
After their childhood friendship blossomed into love, one young couple's whirlwind romance ended in bitter disappointment. Now, years later, can a long-overdue Christmas gift heal two wounded hearts? Christmas at Canterwood by Krista Lynn Jensen A charming new governess is determined to create a magical Christmas for her young charges. What follows is a season of warmth, laughter, and even the promise of an unanticipated love. Winter Angel by Anita Stansfield For generations, one small London bakery has carried on the sweet tradition of delivering bread to the impoverished. When the lovely baker meets a down-on-his luck stranger, her kindness will open the door to a bright friendship—and an astonishing discovery. Christmas Grace by Chalon Linton After suffering a heartbreaking loss, one woman returns home to honor the family tradition of staging a Christmas celebration for the surrounding village. But when a severe snowstorm hinders her plans, help—and hope—find her in the most unexpected of ways.
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About the Authors
Jennifer Moore
Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world that includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that is anything but romantic. Jennifer has a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family, but most of the time wishes she was aboard a British frigate during the age of sail.
Krysta Lynne Jensen
Nearly every one of Krista Lynne Jensen’s elementary school teachers noted on her report card that she was a “day-dreamer”. It was not a compliment. So, when Krista grew up, she put those daydreams down on paper for others to enjoy. When she’s not writing she enjoys reading, hiking, her family, and sunshine. But not laundry. She never day-dreams about laundry.
Krista writes LDS romance, and fantasy. She is the author of OF GRACE AND CHOCOLATE (2012 Whitney Award Finalist) and THE ORCHARD (2013), through Covenant Communications. She is a member of ANWA, Author’s Incognito, and LDStorymakers. Visit her blog a kristalynnejensen.blogspot.com. Anita Stansfield
Anita Stansfield has more than fifty published books and is the recipient of many awards, including two lifetime achievement awards. Her books go far beyond bein an enjoyable, memorable story. Anita resonates particularly well with a broad range of devoted readers because of her sensitive and insightful examination of contemporary issues that are faced by many of those readers, even when her venue is a historical romance, readers come away from her compelling stories equipped with new ideas about how to enrich their own lives, regardless of their circumstances.
Anita was born and raised in Provo, Utah. She is the mother of five and has a growing number of grandchildren. She also writes for the general trade market under the name Elizabeth D. Michaels. Chalon Linton
Chalon Linton was first introduced to Jane Austen by a dear friend and now she can’t get enough of handsome men in tailcoats. Her intrigue in the genre stems from a nostalgic longing for manners, wit, and true love. Fortunately, Chalon found her dashing gentleman, married him, and now lives happily ever after in Southern California.
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A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. GivewayTour Schedule
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About the Author Sydney Tooman Betts and her protagonist-husband currently reside near the extensive cavern system that inspired the setting for several early chapters of this book. While single, Ms. Betts (B.S. Bible/Missiology, M.Ed) was involved in a variety of cross-cultural adventures in North and Central America. After marrying, she and her husband lived in Europe and the Middle East where he served in various mission-support capacities. Her teaching experiences span preschool to guest lecturing at the graduate level and serving as the Sunday School Superintendent, Children’s Church Director, or Women’s Ministries facilitator in several evangelical denominations. Before penning her first novel, A River too Deep, she ghost-wrote several stories for an adult literacy program. Guest Post from Sydney Tooman BettsYou know you are created for a purpose, but honestly, how much of a difference can one person make in a life filled with one foot put in front of another, cooking for a family, washing clothes, combing out tangles… You know you are created for a purpose, but honestly, how much of a difference can one person make in a life filled with one foot put in front of another, cooking for a family, washing clothes, combing out tangles… Come walk alongside one woman whose singular choice changes life for generations. ReviewRich historical details and plenty of action bring to life the third book in the People of the Book trilogy, Straight Flies the Arrow, by Sydney Tooman Betts. This story once again continues the trilogy and brings the series to a sad, but delightful end. Betts has a way of bringing writing her characters as if they are jumping off the pages and coming to life. Fans of historical fiction will love this deeply research historical novel. Once again, the story tends to drag a little bit in places, but if readers will push on, they will come to love this novel. Readers interested in Native American history will thoroughly enjoy this story. Series: People of the Book Genre: historical, romance, Christian Publisher: Stonebridge Publications Publication date: July 8, 2017 Number of pages: 297 A review copy of this book was gifted by the author for the CelebrateLit Tour via the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Sydney is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed, soft-back set of The People of the Book trilogy!! Click HERE enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! Tour ScheduleReading Is My SuperPower, October 19 Blogging With Carol, October 20 Jeanette’s Thoughts, October 21 Christian Bookaholic, October 22 History, Mystery & Faith, October 23 Karen Sue Hadley, October 24 Singing Librarian Books, October 25 Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, October 26 Mary Hake, October 27 Through The Open Window, October 28 Bigreadersite, October 29 Janices book reviews, October 30 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 31 Simple Harvest Reads, November 1  About the Book Light Bird gave little thought to danger: she was the only daughter in a family of men renowned for courage. She spent her days in the pleasant company of her mother, grandmother, aunts and cousins, and evenings listening to stories about The Creator. Only one thing marred her happiness: a tall warrior who was determined to have her. Each summer he visited her village and each summer her father turned him away, but in the Spring of 1839 he brought an altogether different threat ... Seeking vengeance for the murders of his wife and son, her father’s fiercest enemy trailed the prints left carelessly by their attacker – and followed them straight to Light Bird! Books in the Series
About the Author Sydney Tooman Betts and her protagonist-husband currently reside near the extensive cavern system that inspired the setting for several early chapters of this book. While single, Ms. Betts (B.S. Bible/Missiology, M.Ed) was involved in a variety of cross-cultural adventures in North and Central America. After marrying, she and her husband lived in Europe and the Middle East where he served in various mission-support capacities. Her teaching experiences span preschool to guest lecturing at the graduate level and serving as the Sunday School Superintendent, Children’s Church Director, or Women’s Ministries facilitator in several evangelical denominations. Before penning her first novel, A River too Deep, she ghost-wrote several stories for an adult literacy program. ReviewA continuation of the People of the Book series, Sydney Tooman Betts brings to life book two in her story, Light Bird’s Song. Once again Betts has thoroughly researched her story and captivates readers with her beautiful story of the Indians and their traditions, as well as their belief in and strong relationship with God. Once again this story was a bit slow in some places, but the story and the historical details are enough to keep readers forging on. There is a strong Christian faith base in the pages of this story as well. Readers will not want to miss the next installment of this historically detailed series.
Genre: historical, romance, Christian Publisher: Stonebridge Publications Publication date: December 17, 2013 Number of pages: 340 A copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book When Harriet Beecher marries Calvin Stowe on January 6, 1836, she is sure her future will be filled romance, eventually a family, and continued opportunities to develop as a writer. Her husband Calvin is completely supportive and said she must be a literary woman. Harriet's sister, Catharine, worries she will lose her identity in marriage, but she is determined to preserve her independent spirit. Deeply religious, she strongly believes God has called her to fulfill the roles of wife and writer and will help her accomplish everything she was born to do. Two months after her wedding Harriet discovers she is pregnant just as Calvin prepares to leave for a European business trip. Alone, Harriet is overwhelmed-being a wife has been harder than she thought and being an expectant mother feels like living another woman's life. Knowing that part of Calvin still cherishes the memory of his first wife, Harriet begins to question her place in her husband's heart and yearns for his return; his letters are no substitute for having him home. When Calvin returns, however, nothing seems to have turned out as planned. Struggling to balance the demands of motherhood with her passion for writing and her desire to be a part of the social change in Ohio, Harriet works to build a life with her beloved Calvin despite differing temperaments and expectations. Can their love endure, especially after "I do"? Can she recapture the first blush of new love and find the true beauty in her marriage? About the Author Josi S. Kilpack hated to read until her mother handed her a copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond when she was 13. From that day forward, she read everything she could get her hands on and credits her writing “education” to the many novels she has “studied” since then. She began writing her first novel in 1998 and has written twenty-five novels, one cookbook, and been part of multiple collaborations since then. She is a four-time Whitney Award winner and Best of State winner in Fiction. Josi currently lives in Willard, Utah, with her husband and children. When Kensington Press picked up her first national women's fiction novel, As Wide as the Sky, Josi was in need of a pen name to differentiate between her other genres. For years, Josi has bee called Jessica Pack by people who hear her name but don't know her, it made her new pen name easy to choose. As Wide as the Sky will be released in paperback sometime in 2018. ReviewReview coming soon...
A review copy of this novel was provided by Shadow Mountain Publishing. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book In the spring of 1817, Alcy Callen and her father visit a step-uncle they have long presumed dead; but instead of enjoying a loving reunion, they are plunged into treachery and deceit. Nothing is as they expected and little is what it seems. Even the man who helps her escape is not the reliable suitor he appears. Alcy is caught between gratitude and fear, unable to avoid her rescuer's attentions or understand the responses they stir. Neither can she tell what sort of man he is or what he intends to do with her in the strange place they are going. Will he keep her for himself or will he sell her to the highest bidder? Of one person only is she certain, but will he come for her before it is too late? Books in the Series
About the Author Sydney Tooman Betts and her protagonist-husband currently reside near the extensive cavern system that inspired the setting for several early chapters of this book. While single, Ms. Betts (B.S. Bible/Missiology, M.Ed) was involved in a variety of cross-cultural adventures in North and Central America. After marrying, she and her husband lived in Europe and the Middle East where he served in various mission-support capacities. Her teaching experiences span preschool to guest lecturing at the graduate level and serving as the Sunday School Superintendent, Children’s Church Director, or Women’s Ministries facilitator in several evangelical denominations. Before penning her first novel, A River too Deep, she ghost-wrote several stories for an adult literacy program. ReviewSydney Tooman Betts has written a fabulous historical romance that fans of this genre will thoroughly enjoy. With rich and beautiful historic details, Bets brings to life the time of the story, 1817, to life magnificently. Although the first chapters start out a little slow. Readers easily become attached to the characters and the story, continuing to read to find out what will happen next. Will the romance of the story go the way a reader expects or will it take a turn? The characters in this book have a strong relationship with God and try to follow His way. This has a strong Christian focus, as well as a delightful romance, and interesting and detailed and researched history. Readers will not want to miss this sometimes intense, but pleasant read.
Genre: historical, romance, Christian Publisher: Stonebridge Publications Publication date: October 7, 2013 Number of pages: 272 A copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. |
