Thursday, March 21, 2024
A Lady in Attendance by Rachel Fordham
Someone Like You Movie trailer
Karen Kingsbury is a fabulous Christian author, so you know this has to be good. Just watching the trailer you can tell it is. Heart wrenching, shocking, out-of-the-box story. Looks to be a good love story, very well acted and filmed.
Synopsis:
Based on the popular novel by #1 NY Times Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, Someone Like You is an achingly beautiful redemptive love story. Shocking news hits after young architect Dawson Gage loses his best friend, London Quinn. Now in his heartbreak, Dawson is compelled to launch an impossible search for London’s secret twin sister, twins separated as embryos. But along the way, Dawson never planned to fall in love.
Release Date: 4/2/24
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Poppy Sisters by Deborah Carr
If The Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer
About the Book
Book: If the Boot Fits
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: March 12, 2024
One fateful night will change their destinies forever. . . .
Convinced that his stepmother and half-brothers have been wrongfully evicted by cattle king Eli Dearing, Asher Ellis uses the cover of an extravagant ball to break into the Three Cedars’ ranch house to search for proof. On the verge of discovery, he flees, but a boy’s cry compels him to make a daring rescue.
Spunky and independent Samantha Dearing balks when she learns the ball her father is hosting is nothing more than a matrimonial ambush. Taking a break from unwanted suitors, Samantha spots a thief fleeing her home. When the stranger ends up saving her brother’s life, she hides the only clue to his identity left behind–his boot–and resolves to find him herself.
When Samantha encounters the older brother of a student she tutors, all thoughts of the bootless mystery man vanish. Asher values family above wealth, a rare trait that opens her heart. Afraid she will discover his past misconduct, Asher tries to keep his distance, but when a series of suspicious accidents befall her, he vows to protect her, even though saving her life could mean losing her love.
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About the Author
Voted #1 Reader’s Favorite Christian Historical Author of 2023 by Family Fiction magazine, bestselling and Carol and Christy Award-winning author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. She and her husband make their home in Abilene, Texas.
More from Karen
Character Names and Word Games
One of my favorite parts of writing any book is finding the perfect names for my characters. Names are so important. They carry meaning and expectation. They add historical flavor and help create a picture in the reader’s mind about who that character is. They can also add hidden joy to a story for me as the author that may or may not be realized by the reader.
If the Boot Fits was inspired by the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. I give it a fresh western twist and mixed up the plot a bit, but it was important to me to fill this tale with subtle nods to the version I loved as a child. One of the main ways I did this was through the naming of my characters.
I worked hard to create names that would harken back to the original while still carrying meaning of their own. Instead of Cinderella, we have a hero named Asher Ellis—Ash being a synonym of Cinder, and Ellis playing off of Ella. For our heroine, I wanted something to play on the “charming” motif without being too on-the-nose. I ended up selecting Samantha Dearing—Dearing like endearing or charming. Samantha is the feminine version of Samuel which comes into play in the story since her father’s name is Eli. The three key older ladies of the story all of names inspired by royalty, as befits a fairy tale—Regina, Elizabeth, and Victoria. Asher’s stepbrothers are named Jonathan and Fergus. However, Jonathan goes by Jack, giving a nod to the mice from Disney’s Cinderella, Jaq and Gus. Asher’s horse is named Bruno in honor of the dog who saved Cinderella from the tower room. We have a cattle king with a foreman named Duke as well. Whether readers catch all of these nods or not, they made me as the author smile while writing the story.
Here’s another way to have fun with names and other key story elements. I’ve created a word search for you to enjoy. Have fun!
Blog Stops
Melissa’s Bookshelf, March 13
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 14
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 14
Batya’s Bits, March 14
By the Book, March 15
Madi’s Musings, March 15
Texas Book-aholic, March 15
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 16
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 16
EmpowerMoms, March 16
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 17
Blossoms and Blessings, March 17
She Lives To Read, March 18
Where Faith and Books Meet, March 18
Blogging With Carol, March 19
Life of Literature, March 19
Simple Harvest Reads, March 19 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
ABBA’s Prayer Warrior Princess, March 20
Books You Can Feel Good About, March 20
lakesidelivingsite, March 20
Alena Mentink, March 21
Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 21
Splashes of Joy, March 21
Betti Mace, March 22
For Him and My Family, March 22
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, March 22
Cover Lover Book Review, March 23
Holly’s Book Corner, March 23
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 23
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, March 24 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 24
Lily’s Corner, March 25
Wishful Endings, March 25
Pause for Tales, March 25
Life on Chickadee Lane, March 26
Just Your Average reviews, March 26
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 26
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Karen is giving away the grand prize package of a $15 Amazon gift card and a paperback copy of If the Boot Fits!! (US only)
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2a7a9/if-the-boot-fits-celebration-tour-giveaway
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy
(A Western Light Book #1): (A Suspenseful Historical Western Romance Set on the 1800's Oregon Trail)
I love a good wagon train story and pioneer story, and this is both. With some extra high society influence and villains as well. Ginny has been put into an asylum and her daughter and former employee plot to get her out and go west to hide. Wonderful full dimension characters you either love or hate. Very interesting. Looking forward to spending more time with them in the next book!
I received this book free from the author, publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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From the Back Cover
Her only chance at freedom waits across the horizon.
Upon uncovering her tyrannical father's malevolent plot to commit her to an asylum, Beth Rutledge fabricates a plan of her own. She will rescue her mother, who had already been sent to the asylum, and escape together on a wagon train heading west. Posing as sisters, Beth and her mother travel with the pioneers in hopes of making it to Idaho before the others start asking too many questions.
Wagon-train scout Jake Holt senses that the mysterious women in his caravan are running from something. When rumors begin to spread of Pinkerton agents searching relentlessly for wanted criminals who match the description of those on his wagon train, including Beth, she begins to open up to him, and he learns something more sinister is at hand. Can they risk trusting each other with their lives--and their hearts--when danger threatens their every step? --This text refers to the paperback edition.
Mary Connealy (MaryConnealy.com) writes "romantic comedies with cowboys" and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than 1.5 million books and is the author of the popular series Wyoming Sunrise, The Lumber Baron's Daughters, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero.
Friday, March 15, 2024
A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell
Friday, March 8, 2024
Reverence in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd
Right from the beginning both Keturah and Daniel are alone and had been in families that had abusive people. They both need to be loved. They are opposites in many ways but each works hard to achieve their goals. There is a lot they have to learn to get to the lives they need, but they stick with it. Nice read, seems to go fast.
I received this book free from the author, publisher and CelebrateLit book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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About the Book
Book: Reverence in the Wilderness
Author: Andrea Byrd
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: March 5, 2024
She’s desperate to save the homestead she’s poured her life into…but is a marriage of convenience with him the answer?
Alone in the Kentucky wilderness, Keturah Elliot finds herself bereft of family and facing the looming threat of losing all she has left. After toiling alongside her demeaning father for two years, she cannot bear losing the homestead they built with their own hands. Keturah has no choice but to trust the Lord’s urging—she must marry to protect all she holds dear. But when a candidate presents himself in the form of a wealthy dandy from back East, can she find enough redeeming qualities to accept him?
Haunted by his mother’s death and a lifetime of failure and isolation, Daniel Scott sees little hope of a better situation when he’s sent to a remote Kentucky station. But when he meets a captivating Scottish woman in need of a husband such as he, he’s determined to break the cycle and prove himself once and for all.
Brought together by circumstances beyond their control, can these two opposites overcome their challenges to build the future they both crave?
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About the Author
Andrea Byrd is a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, who loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. Often described as having been born outside her time, she has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle.
With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was time to show both herself and her children that it is truly possible to make your dreams come true. Now with over 1,000 contemporary Christian romance novellas sold, Andrea is pursuing her passion of writing faith-filled romance woven with a thread of true history.
More from Andrea
In many ways, Reverence in the Wilderness is deeply personal for me.
To read about Daniel Scott is to receive a glimpse at my own husband. Dark hair and a golden-brown gaze…and my complete opposite in nearly every way. He is also talkative, entertaining, and gentlemanly. He definitely shares Daniel’s fun-loving and caring nature. Just as God blessed Keturah with Daniel, God blessed me with a man who perfectly complements me while keeping life interesting.
And, not to provide spoilers, but the miscarriage was drawn from one of my own experiences. During my most recent pregnancy, I experienced a threatened miscarriage. I just knew without a shadow of a doubt that I had lost my baby, and in that moment, I glimpsed the hopelessness one would face during a miscarriage. Thanks to the prayers of others and the good Lord above, I was blessed with a healthy pregnancy from then on out and now have a beautiful, healthy baby boy. However, there are so many women who must face that grief and loss in full force. And for always, my heart will break for them. As soon as I returned home from the hospital that night, I knew I had to represent their plight within these pages.
This book is dedicated to every woman who has ever experienced a miscarriage or threatened miscarriage.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 6
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 6
Texas Book-aholic, March 7
Books You Can Feel Good About, March 8
She Lives to Read, March 9
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 10
For Him and My Family, March 10
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 11
Lighthouse Academy Blog, March 12 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Betti Mace, March 13
lakesidelivingsite, March 13
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 14
Cover Lover Book Review, March 15
Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 15
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, March 16 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 16
Holly’s Book Corner, March 17
The Lofty Pages, March 17
Pause for Tales, March 18
Life on Chickadee Lane, March 18
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Andrea is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2a550/reverence-in-the-wilderness-celebration-tour-giveaway