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The Innkeeper's Daughter by Michelle Griep -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway

3/21/2018
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About the Book

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Title: The Innkeeper’s Daughter
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Release Date: March 1, 2018

A London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the Crown

Dover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . .until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.

All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
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Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
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About the Author

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Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She seeks to glorify God in all that she writes—except for that graffiti phase she went through as a teenager. She resides in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, where she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. An Anglophile at heart, she runs away to England every chance she gets, under the guise of research. Really, though, she’s eating excessive amounts of scones while rambling around a castle. Michelle is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). Keep up with her adventures at her blog “Writer off the Leash” or visit www.michellegriep.com.
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Guest Post from the Author:
Celebrating Oak Apple Day

Spring is just around the corner, or maybe it’s in full bloom in your neck of the woods. Regardless, by this time of year, everyone is ready to celebrate. . .and nothing new is under the sun. For centuries people have been eager to welcome budding greenery and warmth.
In my recent release, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, I incorporated a spring holiday that’s been around for over 500 years in England, one you may never heard of.
Oak Apple Day.
This ancient celebration dates back to the year 1651. At the time, Charles II escaped the Roundhead army by taking cover in an oak tree. Everyone loved ol’ Charlie and was glad he lived, so in his honor, a new national holiday was born—one that in some parts of England is still celebrated today.
Another name for this annual event is Royal Oak Day and the festivities occur every May 29th. Celebration traditions vary from parades to the ringing of bells, but one thing that is standard is that it’s a day to pin an oak leaf on your lapel. If you fail to wear one, you could end up getting pinched.
The hero in my latest release is kind enough to remind the heroine that she forgot to pin on her leaf, thus saving her from untoward pinches. Interested in hearing more about this gallant fellow and the forgetful miss? Here’s a blurb about The Innkeeper’s Daughter…
Tension is high with the threat of a Napoleonic attack in Regency England, but risk from abroad means nothing when there’s danger at home.
Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the crown—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue . . . until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
It’s a race against time for them both.

Review

Author Michelle Griep has written a fabulous story in her novel, The Innkeeper’s Daughter.  This inspirational historical regency romance is full of plenty of mystery and drama to keep readers glued to the page from the first chapter.  Readers will not want to put this page-turner story down as Greip keeps them wondering what will happen next from one page to the next.  Along with a bit of suspense, Greip also has a focus of family in addition to romantic relationships.  While reading the story, readers become so involved that they will feel like they are one of the characters in the story.  Greip has a talent for historical and character details, as well as sensory details that completely bring this compelling story alive.
 
Genre: historical, romance, regency, mystery, drama, inspirational
Publisher: Shiloh Run Press
Publication date: March 1, 2018
Number of pages: 320
 
A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher via CelebrateLit.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

Giveaway

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To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a grand prize of a signed copy of The Innkeeper’s Daughter and a $25 gift card from Barnes & Noble!!
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Click below HERE enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries!

Tour Schedule

​Just the Write Escape, March 15
Fiction Aficionado, March 15
All-of-a-kind Mom, March 15
The Morning Chapter, March 15
Reflections From My Bookshelves, March 16
Reading Is My SuperPower, March 16
Mommynificent, March 16
Blogging With Carol, March 16
Among the Reads, March 17
Connie’s History Classroom, March 17
Mary Hake, March 17
Blossoms and Blessings, March 17
Karen Sue Hadley, March 18
The Power of Words, March 18
Christian Chick’s Thoughts, March 18
D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, March 18
Kathleen Denly, March 19
Faithfully Bookish, March 19
Captive Dreams Window, March 19
Red Headed Book Lady, March 19
The Fizzy Pop Collection, March 20
Remembrancy, March 20
Inklings and notions, March 20
Book by Book, March 20
Moments Dipped in Ink, March 21
Black ‘n’ Gold Girl’s Book Spot, March 21
Singing Librarian Books, March 21
To Everything a Season, March 21
Bookworm Mama, March 22
Two Points of Interest, March 22
Vicky Sluiter, March 22
Carpe Diem, March 22
Pause for Tales, March 23
Have A Wonderful Day, March 23
A Baker’s Perspective, March 23
margaret kazmierczak, March 23 (Interview)
proud to be an autism mom, March 24
Bibliophile Reviews, March 24
A Greater Yes, March 24
Texas Book-aholic, March 25
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 25
Janices book reviews, March 25
A Reader’s Brain, March 26
Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 26
Simple Harvest Reads, March 26 (Mindy Houng Guest Post)
Kaylee’s Kind Of Writes, March 27
My Writer’s Life, March 27
Pursuing Stacie, March 27
Bigreadersite, March 27
Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 28
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 28
Pink Granny’s Journey, March 28
The PhD Mamma, March 28
6 Comments
Kay Garrett
3/21/2018 07:44:56 am

Thank you for your review and information on "The Innkeeper’s Daughter" by Michelle Griep as well as being part of the book tour.

Enjoyed reading the author guest post on celebrating Oak Apple Day.

I'd love the opportunity to read this book.

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Connie Scruggs
3/21/2018 09:21:22 pm

I’m very excited about this book. Can’t wait to read it.

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Shirley Emitt
3/21/2018 09:33:29 pm

Great Review and Guest Post from the Author.

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Debra Guyette
3/22/2018 06:39:00 am

Thanks so much for the post about this wonderful book. This is how I learn of the books I want.

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kim
3/22/2018 07:54:17 am

Sounds like a good read.

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Alaina F
3/22/2018 11:19:12 am

Thanks for the review and the inside scoop from the author! I'm a history buff and had never heard of Oak Apple Day - what an interesting holiday!

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