In this month that we celebrate the freedom of our nation, remember the only true FREEDOM comes from God!
Announcements
The book winner for June is Deborah Thompson of Atlanta, Georgia. Click on the View My Complete Profile link in the side bar column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the sidebar column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 16 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Some months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Louise Gouge - Love Thine Enemy
Lisa Harris - Cranberry Hearts
Camy Tang - Deadly Intent
Allie Pleiter - Bluegrass Blessing
Betsy St Amant - Return to Love
Lena Nelson Dooley - Cranberry Hearts
Terry Burns - Beyond the Smoke
Mary Connealy - Montana Rose
Rachel Hauck - The Sweet By and By
Jill Williamson - By Darkness Hid
Shawn Grady - Through the Fire
Margaret McSweeney - Pearl Girls
Mary Hawkins - Outback From Baragula
Stuart Midgon - Jesus Take the Wheel
Jeff Rivera - Forever My Lady
Amy Clipson - Gift of Grace
Janice Hanna - Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas
You can find all kinds of information about my books and events on my Fan page on Facebook:
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Calendar of Events
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Author Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Spring, Texas – 6:30 – 9:00 pm
August 2009 – Release of The Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner in Thorndike Press, Large Print, hardback edition
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 2009 - Release of Can You Help Me? and Caught Redhanded in Thorndike Press, Large Print, hardback edition
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado, paid critiques
April 3, 2010 – ACFW Tulsa – Taking Settings to the Next Level – a hands-on workshop
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
Courting the Doctor’s Daughter
By Janet Dean
ISBN 978-0-373-82812-8
Love Inspired Historical
Back Cover Copy:
An Unexpected Match
A widow with three boys to raise, Mary Graves has no time for peddlers of phony medicine. She's a dedicated healer working alongside her doctor father. When a handsome stranger blows into town with his "elixir of health" and asks questions about her newly adopted son, Mary's determined to uncover the truth behind all his claims.
Once the reckless heir to a Boston fortune, Dr. Luke Jacobs tavels the country with his herbal medicine while searching for his long-lost son. After meeting the fiesty doctor's daughter and her youngest boy, Luke has found what he's been looking for at last. But can he convince her to let him into her home, her family--and her heart?
My Review:
Janet Dean writes books that pull you straight into the heart of the story. The situation tugs on your heartstrings as you delve into the real reasons for the conflict between the main characters. You won't be able to put the book down as it weaves its way through your mind. I believe you'll love this book as much as I do.
Bluegrass Courtship
By Allie Pleiter
ISBN 978-0-373-87518-4
Love Inspired
Contemporary Romance
Kentucky Corners, book 2 - With God's helping hand, three shopkeepers ring up sales, surprises, and love.
Back Cover Copy:
Someone Needs a Ministry Makeover
The celebrity host of TV's MISSIONNOVATION, Drew Downing is comfortable with his fame. He's become accustomed to the cheering, star-struck townfolk that usually welcome him as he renovates churches countrywide. Usually. Then he and his crew set up in tiny Middleburg, Kentucky, to rebuild the church's storm-damaged preschool. The very lovely, very no-nonsense hardware story owner Janet Bishop is suspicious of Drew's true motives. It looks like Janet Bishop's faith--in God, in herself, and in love--needs some serious rebuilding. And Drew Downing is just the man for the job.
My review:
I loved this book. The unique premise pulled me straight into the story. And as it unfolded, not one minute of downtime. The story moved along at a good pace, and I really cared about what would happen to the characters. I was tempted to shout, "Don't do it," a couple of times. Not just a good read, but a good experience.
Déjà vu Bride
By Debra Ullrick
ISBN 9780615252018
Spirit Light Publishing
Contemporary Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Furious with God, Olivia Roseman vows to never trust Him again. Why should she? Once again her prayers have gone unanswered, and once again another loved one has been ripped from her. With no job and only a few dollars, Olivia makes a choice to start over again. Without God and without love. However, her handsome new boss isn't going to make forgetting God or keeping her vow to never love again very easy.
Erik Cole questions the sanity of moving from Swamper City, Alabama, to Charity, West Virginia. That is, until he hires airbrush designer Olivia Roseman to paint his monster truck. When he senses that she's a gal who is down on her luck, he vows to do whatever he can to help her. Only problem is, the little beauty creates more challenges than one. As his feelings toward her deepen, all Erik can do is hope and pray that one day Olivia will open up her heart to Christ--and to him.
My Review:
I don't review many books that are both ebooks and print. So often they're riddled with typos, bad grammar, and other problems, even though they may contain a very good story. That is not the case with Déjà vu Bride. I found it well-written.
There's something for everyone here. A very tender romance, a strong spiritual theme, beautiful setting, and Mud Bog and Monster Truck races. It's a world I've never been a part of, and I found it interesting to learn more about those kind of things. Oh, and there's an element of mystery in the story.
I recommend this book for a summer weekend read.
Family of the Heart
By Dorothy Clark
ISBN 978-0-373-82795-4
Love Inspired Historical
Back Cover Copy:
"Should you stay, Miss Randolph, the child will be fully in your charge."
In her silk finery, Sarah Randolph knew she was no more a nanny than the haughty widower before her. She'd made a profound error in judgment. How long would it be before Clayton Bainbridge cast her out? She vowed to pack up her trunks and return to Philadelphia at once. But that city held memories of her lost fiance, and sweet little Nora Bainbridge desperately needed some mothering. Sarah might not be an expert in child rearing, but she knew a few things about grief. The pain in Clayton's stormy blue eyes told her that her journey here must be part of God's larger plan for them all. . .
My Review:
I've loved every one of Dorothy Clark's books. And Family of the Heart may just be her finest. Well-crafted, lush with essential details, deep emotions, and characters the reader can really get into.
Add this wonderful book to your summer reading list.
When the Soul Mends
By Cindy Woodsmall
ISBN 978-1-4000-7294-1
Waterbrook Press
Contemporary
Sisters of the Quilt - Book 3
Back Cover Copy:
Returning to the home she left in disgrace, will Hannah find healing for wounds of the past?
After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvanie childhood.
Having left Owl's Perch more than two years earlier, she finally has settled into a satisfying role in the Englischer world. Hnnah has found love and a new family with the wealthy Martin Palmer and the children she is helping him raise; and her life-long dream of being part of the medical community is being realized. Bur almost immediately after her arrival, the disapproval of those who ostracized her, including her headstrong father, reopens old wounds.
As Hannah is thrown together with former fiance Paul Waddell to work for her sister Sarah's mental health, hidden truths surface about events during Hannah's absence, and she faces an agonizing decision. Will she choose the Englischer world and the man who restored her hope, or will she heed the call to return to the Plain life--and perhaps to her first love?
My Review:
Cindy Woodsmall writes about hard things in this series,which helps the reader understand the difference between the Plain people and Englischers. She delves into painful emotions in a way that is healing to the characters and to readers.
This wonderful story is a fitting conclusion to her series. Giving us access to all the cleverly developed characters and a plot that moves along with great strength.
Another good choice for your summer reading.
The Shape of Mercy
By Susan Meissner
ISBN 978-1-4000-7456-3
Waterbrook Press
Contemporary Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
"We Understand What We Want to Understand."
Leaving a life of privilege to strike out on her own, Lauren Durough breaks with her family's expectations by taking a part-time job from eighty-three-year-old librarian Abigail Boyles. The mysterious employer asks Lauren to transcribe the journal entries of her ancestor Mercy Hayworth, a victim of the Salem witch trials.
Immediately, Lauren finds her self drawn to this girl who lived and died three centuries ago. As the fervor around the witch accusations increases, Mercy becomes trapped, unable to fight the overwhelming influence of snap judgments and superstitions. Lauren realizes that the secrets of Mercy's story extend beyond the pages of her diary, living on in the mysterious, embittered Abigail.
The strength of her affinity with Mercy forces Lauren to take a startling new look at her own life, including her relationships with Abigail, her college roommate, and a young man named Raul. But on the way to the truth, will Lauren find herself playing the helpless defendant or the misguided judge?
Can she break free from her own perceptions and see who she really is?
My review:
No wonder this book was ECPA's fiction Book of the Year in 2008. The story unfolds in a marvelous way, revealing the deep wounds and insights of the main characters. The message is a powerful one that every one of us should apply to our lives.
A real page-turner, I had a hard time putting the book down. I grew to really care about each of the hurting people, wanting to see a breakthrough in each life. At the same time, I examined my own heart to see if I, too, judged people the same way as depicted in the story.
This should go to the top of your summer reading list.
Shepherd’s Fall
By W. L. Dyson
ISBN 978-14-4000-7473-0
Waterbrook Press
Contemporary Suspense
Prodigal Recovery Agency - Bounty Hunters - Book One
Back Cover Copy:
He'll face the hunt of his life.
On the growing outskirts of Baltimore, bounty hunter Nick Shepherd is relentless when it comes to chasing down criminals, collaring them, and bringing them to justice. Lately, it's his difficult ex-wife, angry teenage daughter, his unreliable brother and long AWOL sister that keep him awake at night. In charge of the family business, the Prodigal Recovery Agency, Nick's well-ordered universe is on the brink of chaos as financial threats and the vindictive Carver crime family threaten to pull his agency apart.
Annie McNamara is facing a terminal diagnosis and only her prostitute twin Zeena can help, but the sisters haven't spoken in years. When Nick goes after Zeena on a bail skip, he finds Annie instead and the two team up. They are shocked to discover that Zeena has deadly ties to the drug traffickers who are gunning for Nick. Has Annie lost her sister--and all hope? And when the Carvers make good on their vow to hurt the bounty hunter where it matters the most, can he find a way to recover his most valuable prize? Or will this Shepherd lose it all?
My review:
I've read all of Wanda Dyson's suspense novels and loved them. There was a long wait between the last one and this one. And the wait was worth every minute. This book is awesome, and I don't use the word lightly.
The plot has lots of twists and turns. I'm pretty good at figuring things out before they happen, but a couple of these twists blind-sided me. I like an author who can do that.
The characters are everyday people who face extraordinary events. I loved the way they were developed. I'll be thinking about them for days to come.
I highly recommend this as one of your summer reads.
July Book Releases
Here are your July New Releases! We have a long list of outstanding titles from ACFW members this month. I know you'll enjoy reading them. God Bless!
1. A Promise Kept, Heartsong Presents Historical Ohio book one by Cara Putman http://www.caraputman.com/ from Heartsong Presents. Newlyweds Josie & Art must choose whether to honor the promises they've made when their relationship experiences the fire of pain.
2. Blackmail by Robin Carroll, 6th and Final book in the Bayou series from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. The sixth and final book in Robin Carroll's romantic suspense bayou series.
3. Cranberry Hearts by Lena Nelson Dooley, Beth Goddard, and Lisa Harris from Barbour Publishing. What will happen when three Massachusetts women find their journeys home lead them down dangerous paths?
4. Deadly Intent by Camy Tang from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Massage therapist Naomi Grant must prove her innocence when her client is murdered in her family's Sonoma day spa.
5. Gripped by Fear, The Chicago Warriors Series by John M. Wills from TotalRecall. Two Chicago Detectives struggle to capture a serial rapist.
6. Hometown Courtship by Diann Hunt from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. A carpenter and a hair stylist work to build a house together--but are they building much more?
7. Lonestar Secrets, Lonestar Series Book #2 by Colleen Coble from Thomas Nelson. A young veterinarian returns to her childhood home and finds the man who humiliated her may be in custody of a daughter she thought had died.
8. Love's Rescue, The Sierra Chronicles Book One by Tammy Barley from Whitaker House. A headstrong Southern woman falls for her kidnapper, a Western cattleman she blames for the loss of her family.
9. Maggie Rose, Second in The Daughters of Jacob Kane series, by Sharlene MacLaren from Whitaker House. Mission-minded Maggie Rose takes a job at an orphanage in New York City, never expecting to fall in love with a hardnosed newspaper reporter.
10. Menu for Romance, Brides of Bonneterre Series Book #2, by Kaye Dacus from Barbour Publishing. The Chef and the Party Planner Each Seek the Kind of Love that Requires No Reservations.
11. Montana Rose by Mary Connealy from Barbour Publishing. Love Comes Softy, with mayhem, comedy and gunfire.
12. Ransome's Honor, Book 1 The Ransome Trilogy, by Kaye Dacus from Harvest House Publishers. Once Youthful Sweethearts—Can Their Love Be Renewed?
13. Rose of the Adriatic, Sequel to Jewel of the Adriatic, by K.M. Daughters from The Wild Rose Press. Messages of hope and peace for the world from Our Lady of Medjugorje woven into a prayerful, fictional love story.
14. Second Chance Family, Fostered by Love Series Book 4, by Margaret Daley from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. Whitney and Shane, two wounded people, come together to try and help each other heal from their past through the appeal of a little boy who is autistic.
15. The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn, by Liz Johnson from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Kenzie Thorn is surprised when she's kidnapped from the prison where she teaches a GED course, and even more shocking is that someone wants her dead.
16. The Last Resort, The Wanderlust Mysteries Book 2, by April Star from Five Star Gale I Cengage Learning. One woman's murder and a bottle washed ashore on the St. Anastasia beach open a Pandora's box and unleash secrets pursued by an entire camping resort . . . and the truth proves as elusive as the killer in their midst.
17. The Sacred Cipher by Terry Brennan from Kregel Publications. An ancient, secret scroll could trigger nuclear war or world peace, four Americans are caught in the crossfire, and opposing radicals will stop at nothing to silence The Sacred Cipher.
Happy Reading!
Musings
Remember this is the year of the unexpected. And God keeps bringing unexpected things into my life. A couple of them I can’t talk about right now, but I may have a special announcement in the next newsletter.
It’s an exciting life serving the almighty, living God who loves us and wants to work out the best in our lives.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Announcing the Release of CRANBERRY HEARTS
Cranberry HeartsLena Nelson Dooley, Lisa Harris, Elizabeth Goddard
ISBN 978-1-60260-488-9
Barbour
Romancing America - Massachusetts
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Hearts Are on the Line in Three Suspenseful Romances
Three modern women’s lives have been turned upside down. But going home to the Boston area leads them to encounter both love and danger.
Leiann Hambrick is called home to meet the grandfather she never knew, but Gerome Mays suspects her of stealing from the elderly man. Can Leiann forgive those who lied to her—and about her?
Kayla Marceilo left Boston to heal, only to have her ex-fiancé find her. But Ty Lawrence’s past still makes loving him a risk. With the danger so tangible, can Ty every win her trust?
Riley O’Hare gives up her dreams to run the family’s cranberry farm, and just when she thinks her new life is peaceful, Zane Baldwyn brings danger to her door. Can they work together to solve a mystery and save the farm?
Can these three women learn to trust God and man when uncertainty darkens their lives?
Available at bookstores and online.
Monday, June 1, 2009
June 2009
God is TOTALLY love, TOTALLY just, and TOTALLY mercy. What does that mean in your life?
Announcements
I’ve feeling particularly generous today. I’ve chosen three book winners for May. They are Lori Smith of La Grange, Georgia, and Joy Trigg of Independence, Oregon, and Suzie Tommey of Van Buren, Arkansas. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Trish Perry – Sunset Beach
Virginia Smith – Scent of Murder
Deborah Vogts – Snow Melts in Spring
Terri Reed – Her Last Chance
Kathleen Y’Barbo – The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper
Debra Ullrick - Déja vu Bride
Susan May Warren – Nothing But Trouble
Mary Connealy – Nosey in Nebraska
Bonnie Grove – Talking to the Dead
Laurie Alice Eakes & me – Wild Prairie Roses (2 free books)
Debby Mayne – Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida
Lisa Harris – Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio
Sharlene MacLaren – Maggie Rose
Patti Lacy – What the Bayou Saw
Sharon Souza – Lying on Sunday
Lisa Harris – Cranberry Hearts
You can find all kinds of information about my books on my Fan page on Facebook:
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Calendar of Events
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas – Writing the Salvation Scene in Your Novel
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 15, 2009 - Author interview on www.TheHomesteadHeart.com
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Author Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Spring, Texas – 6:30 – 9:00 pm
August 2009 - Release of Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner in Thorndike large print edition
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 2009 - Release of Can I Help You? and Caught Red-Handed in Thorndike large print edition
September 2, 2009 - Interview on www.TheHomesteadHeart.com
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado, I am doing paid critiques
April 3, 2010 – ACFW Tulsa – Taking Settings to the Next Level – a hands-on workshop
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
With everything going on in my life, I didn’t get as many books read in May. Here are the reviews.
Latter-Day Cipher
By Latayne C. Scott
ISBN 978-0-8024-5679-3
Moody Publishers
Contemporary Suspense
Back Cover Copy:
Should a Loss of Faith Mean the End of Love?
Kirsten Young, a well-known and rebellious Utah heiress, is found murdered in Provo Canyon. The strange markings carved into her flesh and the note written in 19th century code seems to cast a shadow on ancient Mormon laws. Already wary of outsiders, the last thing the Latter-Day Saints church needs is bad publicity.
Journalist Selonnah Zee is assigned to cover the story--and it quickly grows out of control. Within days, more victims appear in disturbing succession surrounded by symbols and clues.
Selonnah's cousin Roger has recently converted to Mormonism, but his wife, Eliza, is begining to doubt the faith of her childhood. If something is realy from God, she wonders why does it neet to be constantly revised? Might the murderer be asking the same questions? And who might be the next victim?
My Review:
I was anxious to read this book by Latayne, and I wasn't disappointed. A thought provoking premise written with finesse. Many of the descriptions are genius, making me reread them to savor the unusual placement of words.
The characters are believable, with great depth. I found the book to be intellectual and stimulating. However, I felt it should have been called a mystery instead of a suspense. Only a few passages had the suspense quality to them, but the mystery was well-developed and kept me turning pages to the end.
You won't want to miss reading this book. For those of you who are in the "Big Honking Chicken" club, you won't be scared out of you wits by this wonderful mystery.
Ruby’s Slippers
By Leanna Ellis
ISBN 978-0-8054-4698-2
B&H Fiction
Contemporary General Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
Imagine. . .
THE WIZARD OF OZ meets CINDERELLA!
Dottie Meyers--thirty-five and still unmarried--ia a real-life Dorothy Gale, living with her little dog on a small Kansas farm. When a tornado destroys her "somewhere over the raibow," she's knocked cold and awakens at a recovery facility on the West Coast, where her father (who abandoned her when she was four) has left a mysterious gift.
A pair of ruby slippers.
Soon Dorothy discovers others are out to get the ruby slippers, including her own sister. Dottie and three friends journey to Seattle in search of answers--but find instead the fallout of a broken childhood. No long-lost father can solve Dottie's problems. Only One true Wonder-worker behind the so-called curtain can heal her wounds and prepare her for what's been there all along--her heart's perfect fit.
My Review:
Leanna Ellis writes entertaining stories peopled with fascinating characters. I love to follow the twists and turns her stories take. This one is no exception.
Filled with many ties to fairy-tale types of stories, Dottie's life unfolds, revealing and then breaking down the wall around her heart. Forgiveness and restoration are a large part of RUBY'S SLIPPERS. And the tale is told with humor and pathos. Readers will laugh and cry along with the quirky characters, who mirror the travelers in THE WIZARD OF OZ.
This book has a very satisfying ending that is really only a beginning. I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Love Finds You in Last Chance, California
By Miralee Ferrell
ISBN 978-1-934770-39-9
Summerside Press
Historical Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Love Finds You
It's 1877 and Alexia Travers is alone in the world. Her father has died unexpectedly, leaving her burdened with a heavily mortgaged horse ranch. Marrying one of the town's all-too-willing bachelors would offer an easy solution, but Alex has no interest in marriage. Instead, she dons men's trousers and rides the range, determined to make the ranch a success on her own. But despite Alex's best efforts, everything seems to go wrong: ranch hands quit, horses are stolen, and her father's gold goes missing. Alex is at her wit's end when wrangler Justin Phillips arrives in Last Chance with his young son, looking for a job. But there seems to be more to Justin's story than he's willing to share. Will Alex ever be able to trust him? More importantly, will the independent woman finally learn to depend on God?
My Review:
I've thoroughly enjoyed the new Summerside Books. And this one is no exception. No wonder it was awarded 4 1/2 stars by Romantic Times Magazine. It deserves the designation.
Last Chance, California, is an interesting setting for a book, and Miralee gives a strong flavor of the place in 1877. Both the hero and the heroine have enough baggage to keep the story exciting, and the secondary characters increase the tension. I had a hard time putting the book down. I think you will, too.
Beloved Counterfeit
By Kathleen Y'Barbo
ISBN 978-1-60260-342-4
Barbour
Historical Romance
Fairweather Key Series - Book 3
Back Cover Copy:
Love Can Cover a Multitude of Sins
Washed ashore on fairweather Key, Ruby O'Shea and her three neices--the offspring of the pirate Thomas Hawkins and Ruby's late sister--have a chance for a new beginning as Ruby takes a job in a boardinghouse and the girls are passed off as her daughters. But will Ruby be able to confess all when she falls for Micah Tate, a widower, wrecker, and soon-to-be preacher?
Micah is determined to marry the young woman who has captured his heart despite knowing she has something to hide. But will he be able to remain true to his vows when his lady love's shady past comes to light?
Captain Thomas Hawkins will go to any length to discover the whereabouts of his daughters. What will his determination cost the folks of Fairweather Key?
When Ruby finds herself bereft of her newfound love and protector, will she run away in an attempt to escape her present as she did her past? Will Micah's love cover the multitude of Ruby's sins, or will Ruby's duplicity cost her everything?
My Review:
I've read each book in the Fairweather Key series as soon as it came out. They have all been wonderful books with deep messages of love from God.
I believe BELOVED COUNTERFEIT is the most powerful of all. The story depicts just how strong the love of God is as it covers every sin and renews the lives of those who come to Him.
Through the strong characters facing myriad dilemmas, readers will be brought to the realization that nothing in their lives can keep them from the God who loves and seeks them.
I highly recommend this wonderful read!
Always Watching
By Brandilyn Collins & Amberly Collins
ISBN 978-0-310-71539-3
Zondervan
Teen Fiction
Contemporary Suspense
Back Cover Copy:
This daughter of a rock star has it all--until murder crashes her world.
The exciting and suspenseful Rayne Tour series features sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor, on tour with her mother's popular band. Shaley lives in a whirlwind of backstage secrets, hotels, and limos. With beauty and fame of her own, Shaley wants for nothing--except the one thing she can't have.
During a concert, sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor stumbles upon the body of a friend backstage. Is Tom Hutchens' death connected to her?
Frightening messages arrive. Paparazzi stalk Shaley. Her private nightmare is displayed for all to see. Where is God at a time like this?
As the clock runs out, Shaley must find Tom's killer--before he strikes again.
My Review:
I featured this mother/daughter writing team on my author-interview blog. In the interview, they announced a "Live Like a Rock Star" contest for teens. I had my 17-year-old granddaughter enter the contest. As a result, she was one of the first 200 entries, and she received a free copy of the book.
Within a couple days of receiving the book, my granddaughter called me to let me know that she couldn't put the book down. She loved it. This is my non-reader granddaughter. I don't always read the teen novels, but I had to check out this one to see what compelled my granddaughter to read it so quickly.
I agree with her. It's hard to put down this suspense novel. Written in the same masterful way as the adult Brandilyn Collins suspense books, the story is a page-turner of the first degree.
Brandilyn and Amberly take the reader deep into the hurting heart of this teenager, and we feel her pain and confusion. The larger-than-life characters lead us into a world most of us only read about in the tabloids. (You do know that most, if not all, of what they publish in those rags isn't true, don't you?) It shows us the humanity of the people on the inside. Their desires and the things they give up for their fame. Their lives, although glamorous, are often grueling. The two Collinses show all this in emotional scenes that constantly draw the reader deeper and deeper into the story.
I highly recommend this excellent read. And not just for the teen readers out there. I thoroughtly enjoyed it myself. Wish we didn't have to wait so long for the next installment.
Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida
By Debby Mayne
ISBN 978-1-934770-80-1
Summerside Press
Contemporary Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Amanda Burns owns a bicycle shop in Treasure Island, Florida, but she almost never has time to enjoy the charming town or its beautiful beaches. When she's not caring for her emotionally demanding sister, she's busy waiting on customers. But there's one customer she never minds seeing. Each year, the handsome Jerry Simpson returns to the shop to rent a bicycle for two. When Amanda discovers the story behind the tandem bicycle--that Jerry takes his aging parents to the island for vacation each year--she finds herself drawn to the man who selflessly gives of his time for the people he loves. Jerry's sense of responsibility to his parents has prevented him from even thinking about love. Will he and Amanda find the treasure they both deserve--even if neither of them is looking for it?
My Review:
I was happy to learn that LOVE FINDS YOU IN TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA, received 4 1/2 stars from Romantic Times magazine, and it was one of the Top Picks for July. Now that I've read the book, I know it deserves both designations.
I've loved Debby's writing, but this is her best book yet. When you read the story, you feel as if you are on Treasure Island yourself, enjoying the ocean breezes, the palm trees, the sandy beach, and the beautiful sunsets.
And the book is peopled with loveable but quirky characters you want to welcome into your home. I can imagine setting down with any of them and enjoying an afternoon chat or going out to eat with them.
I highly recommend this excellent read. You'll quickly become a part of the story.
June Book Releases
Happy June!
“It’s Summertime, summertime, sum...sum...summertime…” Wahoo!
Beach books are here and this month you've got a LOT to choose from. Congratulations to everyone on your new releases.
1. A Case of the Heart by Beth Shriver from The Wild Rose Press. An overzealous social worker develops a relationship with a cop while they keep her client safe from involvement in a drug ring.
2. A Dream to Call My Own, Brides of Gallatin County Book 3 from Bethany House Publishers by Tracie Peterson. Love and adventure still hearts in the rugged Montana frontier, while a killer threatens the peace and happiness of an entire community.
3. A Soldier's Reunion by Cheryl Wyatt from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. reunion romance between a U.S. Air Force Pararescue Jumper (PJ) and a pediatrician and first love from his past who fears their careers will push them apart again.
4. A Family for Tory/A Mother for Cindy by Margaret Daley from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Classics. Two stories that illustrate what happens when children decide to matchmake and bring two people together.
5. Above All Things by Deborah Raney from Steeple Hill. Evette must decide if she can be a mother to her husband's 6-year-old mixed race child. A baby neither of them knew existed until a fateful phone call.
6. Child Finder by Mike Angley from TotalRecall Publications, Inc. An Air Force Special Agent discovers he has a psychic gift that enables him to find missing children, but the government's exploitation of his skills leads to murder!
7. Critical Care, Mercy Hospital Series #1 by Candace Calvert from Tyndale House. When a nurse initiates disaster counseling, the process re-opens her own emotional wounds--as God prepares her heart for a love that was nowhere in her plans.
8. His Forever Love by Missy Tippins from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. Can former high school buddies find love while fighting over "custody" of his grandmother?
10. Love Finds you in Revenge, Ohio, by Lisa Harris from Summerside Press. Morgan finds herself torn between saving her sister's heart and losing hers to the man who jilted her seven years ago.
11. Love Finds you in Treasure Island, Florida, by Debby Mayne from Summerside Press. The attraction between Amanda and Jerry is overshadowed by their sense of responsibility.
12. Love's Pursuit by Siri Mitchell from Bethany House Publishers. Susannah Phillips obeys the rules. But when love interferes, she faces a choice: Follow the rules or follow her heart.
13. Nosey in Nebraska by Mary Connealy from Barbour Publishing. Murder, Romance, Comedy and a really big mouse.
14. Snow Melts in Spring, Seasons of the Tallgrass Series by Deborah Vogts from Zondervan. Mattie Evans, a young veterinarian in rural Kansas saves a horse inured in a terrible accident but finds herself tending the wounded relationship between a prodigal son and his ailing father.
15. Sunset Beach, The Beach House Series #4, by Trish Perry from Harvest House Publishers. Sonny Miller invites her mother and estranged aunt to a week at the beach, not telling one about the other; but they bring a few surprises of their own.
16. The Night Watchman, the Ray Quinn Series Book #1, by Mark Mynheir from Multnomah/Waterbrook Publishers. When the case of a lifetime is thrust upon him, retried homicide detective Ray Quinn must decide rather he’ll succumb to his depression and pain or use the God-given gifts he still has left to catch a killer. Crawling from the wreckage of his former life, Ray struggles to find healing and purpose as he tracks a madman.
17. Witness to Murder by Jill Elizabeth Nelson from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. When a TV reporter witnesses a murder--she thinks--only unearthing the sinister secrets of her painful past can save her from becoming the next victim.
Happy Reading!
Musings
May continued our saga of totally depending on God. During James’s recovery period at home, people brought in food. This relieved me of one task and freed me up to minister to him in a deeper way.
We praise the Lord for other ways He’s provided finances and all kinds of help from family and friends. Being a part of a dynamic church and having a strong, close family kept us going when things were tough.
If you’ve not found a church where you feel a part of the family, I urge you to start looking today for the body of Christ where you should be connected. Then when the unexpected happens, and you need help, you’ll have it.
Announcements
I’ve feeling particularly generous today. I’ve chosen three book winners for May. They are Lori Smith of La Grange, Georgia, and Joy Trigg of Independence, Oregon, and Suzie Tommey of Van Buren, Arkansas. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Trish Perry – Sunset Beach
Virginia Smith – Scent of Murder
Deborah Vogts – Snow Melts in Spring
Terri Reed – Her Last Chance
Kathleen Y’Barbo – The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper
Debra Ullrick - Déja vu Bride
Susan May Warren – Nothing But Trouble
Mary Connealy – Nosey in Nebraska
Bonnie Grove – Talking to the Dead
Laurie Alice Eakes & me – Wild Prairie Roses (2 free books)
Debby Mayne – Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida
Lisa Harris – Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio
Sharlene MacLaren – Maggie Rose
Patti Lacy – What the Bayou Saw
Sharon Souza – Lying on Sunday
Lisa Harris – Cranberry Hearts
You can find all kinds of information about my books on my Fan page on Facebook:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lena-Nelson-Dooley/42960748768?ref=ts
I’d love for you to come over and become a fan.
Calendar of Events
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas – Writing the Salvation Scene in Your Novel
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 15, 2009 - Author interview on www.TheHomesteadHeart.com
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Author Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Spring, Texas – 6:30 – 9:00 pm
August 2009 - Release of Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner in Thorndike large print edition
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 2009 - Release of Can I Help You? and Caught Red-Handed in Thorndike large print edition
September 2, 2009 - Interview on www.TheHomesteadHeart.com
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado, I am doing paid critiques
April 3, 2010 – ACFW Tulsa – Taking Settings to the Next Level – a hands-on workshop
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
With everything going on in my life, I didn’t get as many books read in May. Here are the reviews.
Latter-Day Cipher
By Latayne C. Scott
ISBN 978-0-8024-5679-3
Moody Publishers
Contemporary Suspense
Back Cover Copy:
Should a Loss of Faith Mean the End of Love?
Kirsten Young, a well-known and rebellious Utah heiress, is found murdered in Provo Canyon. The strange markings carved into her flesh and the note written in 19th century code seems to cast a shadow on ancient Mormon laws. Already wary of outsiders, the last thing the Latter-Day Saints church needs is bad publicity.
Journalist Selonnah Zee is assigned to cover the story--and it quickly grows out of control. Within days, more victims appear in disturbing succession surrounded by symbols and clues.
Selonnah's cousin Roger has recently converted to Mormonism, but his wife, Eliza, is begining to doubt the faith of her childhood. If something is realy from God, she wonders why does it neet to be constantly revised? Might the murderer be asking the same questions? And who might be the next victim?
My Review:
I was anxious to read this book by Latayne, and I wasn't disappointed. A thought provoking premise written with finesse. Many of the descriptions are genius, making me reread them to savor the unusual placement of words.
The characters are believable, with great depth. I found the book to be intellectual and stimulating. However, I felt it should have been called a mystery instead of a suspense. Only a few passages had the suspense quality to them, but the mystery was well-developed and kept me turning pages to the end.
You won't want to miss reading this book. For those of you who are in the "Big Honking Chicken" club, you won't be scared out of you wits by this wonderful mystery.
Ruby’s Slippers
By Leanna Ellis
ISBN 978-0-8054-4698-2
B&H Fiction
Contemporary General Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
Imagine. . .
THE WIZARD OF OZ meets CINDERELLA!
Dottie Meyers--thirty-five and still unmarried--ia a real-life Dorothy Gale, living with her little dog on a small Kansas farm. When a tornado destroys her "somewhere over the raibow," she's knocked cold and awakens at a recovery facility on the West Coast, where her father (who abandoned her when she was four) has left a mysterious gift.
A pair of ruby slippers.
Soon Dorothy discovers others are out to get the ruby slippers, including her own sister. Dottie and three friends journey to Seattle in search of answers--but find instead the fallout of a broken childhood. No long-lost father can solve Dottie's problems. Only One true Wonder-worker behind the so-called curtain can heal her wounds and prepare her for what's been there all along--her heart's perfect fit.
My Review:
Leanna Ellis writes entertaining stories peopled with fascinating characters. I love to follow the twists and turns her stories take. This one is no exception.
Filled with many ties to fairy-tale types of stories, Dottie's life unfolds, revealing and then breaking down the wall around her heart. Forgiveness and restoration are a large part of RUBY'S SLIPPERS. And the tale is told with humor and pathos. Readers will laugh and cry along with the quirky characters, who mirror the travelers in THE WIZARD OF OZ.
This book has a very satisfying ending that is really only a beginning. I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Love Finds You in Last Chance, California
By Miralee Ferrell
ISBN 978-1-934770-39-9
Summerside Press
Historical Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Love Finds You
It's 1877 and Alexia Travers is alone in the world. Her father has died unexpectedly, leaving her burdened with a heavily mortgaged horse ranch. Marrying one of the town's all-too-willing bachelors would offer an easy solution, but Alex has no interest in marriage. Instead, she dons men's trousers and rides the range, determined to make the ranch a success on her own. But despite Alex's best efforts, everything seems to go wrong: ranch hands quit, horses are stolen, and her father's gold goes missing. Alex is at her wit's end when wrangler Justin Phillips arrives in Last Chance with his young son, looking for a job. But there seems to be more to Justin's story than he's willing to share. Will Alex ever be able to trust him? More importantly, will the independent woman finally learn to depend on God?
My Review:
I've thoroughly enjoyed the new Summerside Books. And this one is no exception. No wonder it was awarded 4 1/2 stars by Romantic Times Magazine. It deserves the designation.
Last Chance, California, is an interesting setting for a book, and Miralee gives a strong flavor of the place in 1877. Both the hero and the heroine have enough baggage to keep the story exciting, and the secondary characters increase the tension. I had a hard time putting the book down. I think you will, too.
Beloved Counterfeit
By Kathleen Y'Barbo
ISBN 978-1-60260-342-4
Barbour
Historical Romance
Fairweather Key Series - Book 3
Back Cover Copy:
Love Can Cover a Multitude of Sins
Washed ashore on fairweather Key, Ruby O'Shea and her three neices--the offspring of the pirate Thomas Hawkins and Ruby's late sister--have a chance for a new beginning as Ruby takes a job in a boardinghouse and the girls are passed off as her daughters. But will Ruby be able to confess all when she falls for Micah Tate, a widower, wrecker, and soon-to-be preacher?
Micah is determined to marry the young woman who has captured his heart despite knowing she has something to hide. But will he be able to remain true to his vows when his lady love's shady past comes to light?
Captain Thomas Hawkins will go to any length to discover the whereabouts of his daughters. What will his determination cost the folks of Fairweather Key?
When Ruby finds herself bereft of her newfound love and protector, will she run away in an attempt to escape her present as she did her past? Will Micah's love cover the multitude of Ruby's sins, or will Ruby's duplicity cost her everything?
My Review:
I've read each book in the Fairweather Key series as soon as it came out. They have all been wonderful books with deep messages of love from God.
I believe BELOVED COUNTERFEIT is the most powerful of all. The story depicts just how strong the love of God is as it covers every sin and renews the lives of those who come to Him.
Through the strong characters facing myriad dilemmas, readers will be brought to the realization that nothing in their lives can keep them from the God who loves and seeks them.
I highly recommend this wonderful read!
Always Watching
By Brandilyn Collins & Amberly Collins
ISBN 978-0-310-71539-3
Zondervan
Teen Fiction
Contemporary Suspense
Back Cover Copy:
This daughter of a rock star has it all--until murder crashes her world.
The exciting and suspenseful Rayne Tour series features sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor, on tour with her mother's popular band. Shaley lives in a whirlwind of backstage secrets, hotels, and limos. With beauty and fame of her own, Shaley wants for nothing--except the one thing she can't have.
During a concert, sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor stumbles upon the body of a friend backstage. Is Tom Hutchens' death connected to her?
Frightening messages arrive. Paparazzi stalk Shaley. Her private nightmare is displayed for all to see. Where is God at a time like this?
As the clock runs out, Shaley must find Tom's killer--before he strikes again.
My Review:
I featured this mother/daughter writing team on my author-interview blog. In the interview, they announced a "Live Like a Rock Star" contest for teens. I had my 17-year-old granddaughter enter the contest. As a result, she was one of the first 200 entries, and she received a free copy of the book.
Within a couple days of receiving the book, my granddaughter called me to let me know that she couldn't put the book down. She loved it. This is my non-reader granddaughter. I don't always read the teen novels, but I had to check out this one to see what compelled my granddaughter to read it so quickly.
I agree with her. It's hard to put down this suspense novel. Written in the same masterful way as the adult Brandilyn Collins suspense books, the story is a page-turner of the first degree.
Brandilyn and Amberly take the reader deep into the hurting heart of this teenager, and we feel her pain and confusion. The larger-than-life characters lead us into a world most of us only read about in the tabloids. (You do know that most, if not all, of what they publish in those rags isn't true, don't you?) It shows us the humanity of the people on the inside. Their desires and the things they give up for their fame. Their lives, although glamorous, are often grueling. The two Collinses show all this in emotional scenes that constantly draw the reader deeper and deeper into the story.
I highly recommend this excellent read. And not just for the teen readers out there. I thoroughtly enjoyed it myself. Wish we didn't have to wait so long for the next installment.
Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida
By Debby Mayne
ISBN 978-1-934770-80-1
Summerside Press
Contemporary Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Amanda Burns owns a bicycle shop in Treasure Island, Florida, but she almost never has time to enjoy the charming town or its beautiful beaches. When she's not caring for her emotionally demanding sister, she's busy waiting on customers. But there's one customer she never minds seeing. Each year, the handsome Jerry Simpson returns to the shop to rent a bicycle for two. When Amanda discovers the story behind the tandem bicycle--that Jerry takes his aging parents to the island for vacation each year--she finds herself drawn to the man who selflessly gives of his time for the people he loves. Jerry's sense of responsibility to his parents has prevented him from even thinking about love. Will he and Amanda find the treasure they both deserve--even if neither of them is looking for it?
My Review:
I was happy to learn that LOVE FINDS YOU IN TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA, received 4 1/2 stars from Romantic Times magazine, and it was one of the Top Picks for July. Now that I've read the book, I know it deserves both designations.
I've loved Debby's writing, but this is her best book yet. When you read the story, you feel as if you are on Treasure Island yourself, enjoying the ocean breezes, the palm trees, the sandy beach, and the beautiful sunsets.
And the book is peopled with loveable but quirky characters you want to welcome into your home. I can imagine setting down with any of them and enjoying an afternoon chat or going out to eat with them.
I highly recommend this excellent read. You'll quickly become a part of the story.
June Book Releases
Happy June!
“It’s Summertime, summertime, sum...sum...summertime…” Wahoo!
Beach books are here and this month you've got a LOT to choose from. Congratulations to everyone on your new releases.
1. A Case of the Heart by Beth Shriver from The Wild Rose Press. An overzealous social worker develops a relationship with a cop while they keep her client safe from involvement in a drug ring.
2. A Dream to Call My Own, Brides of Gallatin County Book 3 from Bethany House Publishers by Tracie Peterson. Love and adventure still hearts in the rugged Montana frontier, while a killer threatens the peace and happiness of an entire community.
3. A Soldier's Reunion by Cheryl Wyatt from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. reunion romance between a U.S. Air Force Pararescue Jumper (PJ) and a pediatrician and first love from his past who fears their careers will push them apart again.
4. A Family for Tory/A Mother for Cindy by Margaret Daley from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Classics. Two stories that illustrate what happens when children decide to matchmake and bring two people together.
5. Above All Things by Deborah Raney from Steeple Hill. Evette must decide if she can be a mother to her husband's 6-year-old mixed race child. A baby neither of them knew existed until a fateful phone call.
6. Child Finder by Mike Angley from TotalRecall Publications, Inc. An Air Force Special Agent discovers he has a psychic gift that enables him to find missing children, but the government's exploitation of his skills leads to murder!
7. Critical Care, Mercy Hospital Series #1 by Candace Calvert from Tyndale House. When a nurse initiates disaster counseling, the process re-opens her own emotional wounds--as God prepares her heart for a love that was nowhere in her plans.
8. His Forever Love by Missy Tippins from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. Can former high school buddies find love while fighting over "custody" of his grandmother?
10. Love Finds you in Revenge, Ohio, by Lisa Harris from Summerside Press. Morgan finds herself torn between saving her sister's heart and losing hers to the man who jilted her seven years ago.
11. Love Finds you in Treasure Island, Florida, by Debby Mayne from Summerside Press. The attraction between Amanda and Jerry is overshadowed by their sense of responsibility.
12. Love's Pursuit by Siri Mitchell from Bethany House Publishers. Susannah Phillips obeys the rules. But when love interferes, she faces a choice: Follow the rules or follow her heart.
13. Nosey in Nebraska by Mary Connealy from Barbour Publishing. Murder, Romance, Comedy and a really big mouse.
14. Snow Melts in Spring, Seasons of the Tallgrass Series by Deborah Vogts from Zondervan. Mattie Evans, a young veterinarian in rural Kansas saves a horse inured in a terrible accident but finds herself tending the wounded relationship between a prodigal son and his ailing father.
15. Sunset Beach, The Beach House Series #4, by Trish Perry from Harvest House Publishers. Sonny Miller invites her mother and estranged aunt to a week at the beach, not telling one about the other; but they bring a few surprises of their own.
16. The Night Watchman, the Ray Quinn Series Book #1, by Mark Mynheir from Multnomah/Waterbrook Publishers. When the case of a lifetime is thrust upon him, retried homicide detective Ray Quinn must decide rather he’ll succumb to his depression and pain or use the God-given gifts he still has left to catch a killer. Crawling from the wreckage of his former life, Ray struggles to find healing and purpose as he tracks a madman.
17. Witness to Murder by Jill Elizabeth Nelson from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. When a TV reporter witnesses a murder--she thinks--only unearthing the sinister secrets of her painful past can save her from becoming the next victim.
Happy Reading!
Musings
May continued our saga of totally depending on God. During James’s recovery period at home, people brought in food. This relieved me of one task and freed me up to minister to him in a deeper way.
We praise the Lord for other ways He’s provided finances and all kinds of help from family and friends. Being a part of a dynamic church and having a strong, close family kept us going when things were tough.
If you’ve not found a church where you feel a part of the family, I urge you to start looking today for the body of Christ where you should be connected. Then when the unexpected happens, and you need help, you’ll have it.
Friday, May 1, 2009
May - 2009
This month has really been filled with the unexpected.
Announcements
To celebrate the release of two books this month, I’ve chosen two winners of free books for April. They are Janetta McGovern of Vacaville, California and Jane Squires of Wasola, Missouri. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won.You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month. I also occasionally post an announcement on this blog.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that.
You can read about The Prairie Romance Collection by going to my blog, where I interviewed myself. Readers have been asking me to do the interviews when my books release.
This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Brandilyn and Amberly Collins - Always Watching
Bonnie Leon - Enduring Love
Roxanne Rustand - Deadly Competition
Robin Jones Gunn - Coming Attractions
Amy Wallace - Enduring Justice
Patricia Pacjac Carroll - Two writing related books on CD
Lisa Harris - Wild Prairie Roses
Jane Kirkpatrick - A Flickering Light
Patti Lacy - What the Bayou Saw
Deborah Raney - Yesterday’s Embers
Debra Ulrick - Deja Vu Bride
Deborah Vogts - Snow Melts in Spring
Ramona Richards - The Taking of Carly Bradford
Stuart Stockton - Starfire
Jill Elizabeth Nelson - Witness to Murder
Latayne Scott - Latter-Day Cipher
Linore Rose Burkard - The House on Grosvenor’s Square
Check out my Fan page on Facebook:http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lena-Nelson-Dooley/42960748768?ref=ts
Calendar of Events
May 9, 2009 – Speaker for "Gifted for His Glory Seminar" at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, Texas
May 2009 – Release of The Prairie Romance Collection
May 2009 – Release of Wild Prairie Roses
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Gosling - The Woodlands, Texas
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
Evidence of Murder
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson
ISBN 978-0-373-44327-7
Love Inspired Suspense
Contemporary
Back Cover Copy:
The Proof is in the Pictures
The photographs Samantha Reid uncovers in her new store are shocking. Horrifying. And dangerous. This new evidence could reopen a decade-old multiple homicide case that someone wants desperately to keep closed. And when the evidence comes out, a reluctant Samantha is drawn striaght into the spotlight. All the attention is wrecking her business--and drawing the killer's eye straight to her.
Then she meets Ryan Davidson, the last surviving member of the murdered family. In spite of herself, she's drawn in by his need to find the truth. Together, they work to unravel the mystery, while the killer works to keep the secrets buried--forever.
My Review:
I loved all three of Jill's previous suspense books. I wondered how she would handle this shorter format.
This book lived up to my expectations and then some. The tightly drawn plot and multi-faceted characters made for a real page-turner in every sense of the word.
I highly recommend this wonderful suspense read.
A Taste of Murder
By Virginia Smith
ISBN 978-0-373-44311-6
Love Inspired Suspense
Contemporary
Back Cover Copy:
Killer Contest
Who murdered a small-town beauty-pageant judge--in a very strange way? Jasmine Delaney must find out. Because she's taken the victim's place. She came to the Kentucky Bar-B-Q festival for a wedding, eager to meet the bride's handsome brother, Derrick Rogers. Yet she's suddenly surrounded by pint-size contestants whose competitive parents will do anything to ensure the crown. Even kill? Derrick fears she's the killer's next target and promises to keep a close eye on her. Yet someone is already watching Jazzy's every move. Someone who's had a taste of murder. And is hungry for more.
My Review:
This is the first suspense novel I've read by Virginia. I loved it.
Fast paced. Plenty of suspects. Quirky characters. A delicious romance. What's not to love?
Spring Creek Bride
by Janice Thompson
ISBN 978-0-373-82810-4
Love Inspired Historical
Back Cover Copy:
Marry me, Ida!
Can't Ida Mueller walk to town without being harangued by rowdy railroad men? The formerly lovely town of Spring Creek, Texas, has been overtaken by saloons and disorderly conduct. So when a handsome stranger arrives with plans to open a gambling hall next to her family's mercantile store, Ida makes plans of her own: to foil his! Someone has to save Spring Creek. And since Ida's convinced marriage isn't in her future, the Lord's work will be! But after one look into Mick Bradley's eyes--and heart--the plucky beauty might start hearing wedding bells.
My Review:
I've read books by Janice for years, and loved them. She's a good author who can write about anything. But now that she's writing romantic comedy, she's found her true voice. This book is a delightful example.
The reader really experiences the setting--the noise, the smell, even the taste of Spring Creek--through the book. But more important than that, the reader falls in love with her quirky characters. Janice gave us a whole cast of them to love while staying true to the time period.
This is a wonderful read. I highly recommend it.
Chasing Charity
By Marcia Gruver
ISBN 978-1-60260-206-9
Barbour Publishing
Historical Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Two Men Discover They Are Nothing. . .Without Charity
When Charity Bloom's fiance, in full view of family and friends, leaves her stranded at the altar and takes off with her best friend, Charity is humiliated. How weill this raven-haired beauty ever recover form losing both her betrothed and best friend on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life?
When a tall, handsome stranger named Buddy Pierce finds oil on Charity's mama's land, he hopes to free the blooms from their poverty-stricken state. But will Buddy discover that the real treasure lives above ground--in the form of Charity Bloom?
Ruing the day he left his finacee for Emily Dane, Daniel Clark is determined to recapture Charity's affection. But can he remove the three things that stand in his way--a manipulating mama, a spurned lover, and the stranger at his ex-fiancee's side?
When Daniel re-stakes his claim on Charity's heart, tongues wag and minds speculate amid schemes and scandals in Humble, Texas. Whom will she choose--the handsome roughneck or the deceitful rogue?
My Review:
When Marcia Gruver burst on the Christian fiction scene with her first novel, DIAMOND DUO, I knew she was a rising star. Her unique voice gives life to people and settings that come alive. Readers will laugh. . .and tears will come to their eyes while reading this book. The depth of emotion will take them to heights and depths before bringing them to a satisfying conclusion.
The worst thing about this book is that I have to wait so long to read the sequel.
You won't want to miss reading this one. And if you didn't read DIAMOND DUO, go buy that to read first. Although they are sequels, each story can stand alone. I just like to read them in order. Preferably, close together.
May Book Releases
Happy May! Check out all these new releases! Fifteen MUST READS.
1. A Bride of Honor by Ruth Axtell Morren from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical. An impoverished preacher from the working class falls in love with a young lady of the London ton and risks all including his reputation to save her honor.
2. A Prairie Romance Collection by 12 multi-published authors from Barbour Publishing. Relive History On The American Great Plains.
3. Beyond Corista, Shadowside Series - Book 3 by Robert Elmer from Zondervan. In the last book of the trilogy, Oriannon and Sola set out to take the word of Jesmet beyond their planet, but are captured by traders, who hold the girl as a pawn in an interplanetary struggle.
4. Bittersweet Memories by Cecelia Dowdy from Barbour Heartsong Presents. Karen's fiancé has disappeared after embezzling money from their large mega-church; can she learn to love again?
5. Enduring Love by Bonnie Leon from Revell. John and Hannah have lived by faith. When all seems lost they must continue to believe in a God who can do all things.
6. Lethal Lasagna by Rhonda Gibson from White Rose Publishing. Lethal Lasagna is a cozy romantic mystery.
7. Love Finds you in Liberty, Indiana by Melanie Dobson from Sommerside Press. A Quaker woman risks everything to operate a station on the Underground Railroad in 1850.
8. Rose House, by Tina Ann Forkner from Waterbrook Press. A vivid story of a private grief, a secret painting, and one woman's search for hope.
9. So Not Happening by Jenny B. Jones from Thomas Nelson. Isabella Kirkwood had it all: popularity at a prestigious private school in Manhattan, the latest fashions, and a life of privilege and luxury. What's a girl to do when God gives you the total smackdown?
10. The Lyons Den, 3rd book in the Shelton Heights Series by Kendra Norman-Bellamy from Urban Books (Urban Christian). With his and his family's life placed in danger by a stalker who only identifies himself as "Dr. A.H. Satan," Stuart Lyons has to somehow maintain his faith in God.
11. Tour de Force by Beth White from Zondervan. Gilly Kincade, rising star in a premier NYC ballet company, and Birmingham artistic director Jacob Ferrar wrestle with ordering the priorities of building a relationship, pursuing artistic dreams, and serving God.
12. Trail to Justice Susan Page Davis from Heartsong Presents. A police dispatcher and a veterinarian compete in a 100-mile horse race for fun, but find intrigue and romance, along with an injured champion and a wrecked airplane.
13. What the Bayou Saw by Patti Lacy from Kregel Publications. Sally Stevens, Mary's Southern friend in an Irishwoman's Tale, grapples with her own memories, buried beneath the murky waters of a Louisiana bayou.
14. Wild Prairie Roses by Lena Nelson Dooley and Laurie Alice Eakes and Lisa Harris from Barbour Publishing. Elusive dreams unite three couples.
15. Who Made You a Princess, All About Us #4 by Shelley Adina from Hatchette Faithwords. Will Shani Hanna choose the boy next door or a real-life handsome prince?
Musings
This month brought several unexpected things into my life.
I was asked to speak at a Mother-Daughter tea in Burleson Texas on April 25. I accepted.
While James and I were in Madisonville on April 18, he developed a strange rash with swelling on his face and a large lump, larger than a golf ball under his chin. He insisted he was feeling okay, so I taught the workshop for the Madison County Writers Guild.
We left Madisonville, and it soon became apparent that he shouldn’t be driving. I took over and drove the speed limit back to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. On the way, I felt impressed that I should take him straight to the Emergency Room instead of going home. I belief that was a prompting from God.
When we arrived the ER doctor told us it was a good thing we came when we did. He had a serious infection, cellulitis, that was spreading. They hooked him up to IV antibiotics, then took a couple of days doing a battery of tests before he had emergency surgery. He was in the hospital for a whole week.
During that time I contracted strep and couldn’t go see him. My doctor put me on a strong antibiotic, and I got well in time to do the tea on Saturday morning and bring him home in the afternoon. However, we first had to go to the Infectious Disease doctor for me to be trained to give him IV antibiotics at home.
All of this was unexpected. But even in the crazy times, I felt God’s presence guiding all of us. He kept James alive until we got to the hospital. And He guided us all since then.
Several times, I felt His presence as large openings appeared in heavy traffic so I could go where I needed to go.
So remember. Look for God’s presence in the things we don’t usually consider as coming from Him. He will never leave you!!
Announcements
To celebrate the release of two books this month, I’ve chosen two winners of free books for April. They are Janetta McGovern of Vacaville, California and Jane Squires of Wasola, Missouri. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won.You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month. I also occasionally post an announcement on this blog.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that.
You can read about The Prairie Romance Collection by going to my blog, where I interviewed myself. Readers have been asking me to do the interviews when my books release.
This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Brandilyn and Amberly Collins - Always Watching
Bonnie Leon - Enduring Love
Roxanne Rustand - Deadly Competition
Robin Jones Gunn - Coming Attractions
Amy Wallace - Enduring Justice
Patricia Pacjac Carroll - Two writing related books on CD
Lisa Harris - Wild Prairie Roses
Jane Kirkpatrick - A Flickering Light
Patti Lacy - What the Bayou Saw
Deborah Raney - Yesterday’s Embers
Debra Ulrick - Deja Vu Bride
Deborah Vogts - Snow Melts in Spring
Ramona Richards - The Taking of Carly Bradford
Stuart Stockton - Starfire
Jill Elizabeth Nelson - Witness to Murder
Latayne Scott - Latter-Day Cipher
Linore Rose Burkard - The House on Grosvenor’s Square
Check out my Fan page on Facebook:http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lena-Nelson-Dooley/42960748768?ref=ts
Calendar of Events
May 9, 2009 – Speaker for "Gifted for His Glory Seminar" at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, Texas
May 2009 – Release of The Prairie Romance Collection
May 2009 – Release of Wild Prairie Roses
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Gosling - The Woodlands, Texas
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
Evidence of Murder
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson
ISBN 978-0-373-44327-7
Love Inspired Suspense
Contemporary
Back Cover Copy:
The Proof is in the Pictures
The photographs Samantha Reid uncovers in her new store are shocking. Horrifying. And dangerous. This new evidence could reopen a decade-old multiple homicide case that someone wants desperately to keep closed. And when the evidence comes out, a reluctant Samantha is drawn striaght into the spotlight. All the attention is wrecking her business--and drawing the killer's eye straight to her.
Then she meets Ryan Davidson, the last surviving member of the murdered family. In spite of herself, she's drawn in by his need to find the truth. Together, they work to unravel the mystery, while the killer works to keep the secrets buried--forever.
My Review:
I loved all three of Jill's previous suspense books. I wondered how she would handle this shorter format.
This book lived up to my expectations and then some. The tightly drawn plot and multi-faceted characters made for a real page-turner in every sense of the word.
I highly recommend this wonderful suspense read.
A Taste of Murder
By Virginia Smith
ISBN 978-0-373-44311-6
Love Inspired Suspense
Contemporary
Back Cover Copy:
Killer Contest
Who murdered a small-town beauty-pageant judge--in a very strange way? Jasmine Delaney must find out. Because she's taken the victim's place. She came to the Kentucky Bar-B-Q festival for a wedding, eager to meet the bride's handsome brother, Derrick Rogers. Yet she's suddenly surrounded by pint-size contestants whose competitive parents will do anything to ensure the crown. Even kill? Derrick fears she's the killer's next target and promises to keep a close eye on her. Yet someone is already watching Jazzy's every move. Someone who's had a taste of murder. And is hungry for more.
My Review:
This is the first suspense novel I've read by Virginia. I loved it.
Fast paced. Plenty of suspects. Quirky characters. A delicious romance. What's not to love?
Spring Creek Bride
by Janice Thompson
ISBN 978-0-373-82810-4
Love Inspired Historical
Back Cover Copy:
Marry me, Ida!
Can't Ida Mueller walk to town without being harangued by rowdy railroad men? The formerly lovely town of Spring Creek, Texas, has been overtaken by saloons and disorderly conduct. So when a handsome stranger arrives with plans to open a gambling hall next to her family's mercantile store, Ida makes plans of her own: to foil his! Someone has to save Spring Creek. And since Ida's convinced marriage isn't in her future, the Lord's work will be! But after one look into Mick Bradley's eyes--and heart--the plucky beauty might start hearing wedding bells.
My Review:
I've read books by Janice for years, and loved them. She's a good author who can write about anything. But now that she's writing romantic comedy, she's found her true voice. This book is a delightful example.
The reader really experiences the setting--the noise, the smell, even the taste of Spring Creek--through the book. But more important than that, the reader falls in love with her quirky characters. Janice gave us a whole cast of them to love while staying true to the time period.
This is a wonderful read. I highly recommend it.
Chasing Charity
By Marcia Gruver
ISBN 978-1-60260-206-9
Barbour Publishing
Historical Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Two Men Discover They Are Nothing. . .Without Charity
When Charity Bloom's fiance, in full view of family and friends, leaves her stranded at the altar and takes off with her best friend, Charity is humiliated. How weill this raven-haired beauty ever recover form losing both her betrothed and best friend on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life?
When a tall, handsome stranger named Buddy Pierce finds oil on Charity's mama's land, he hopes to free the blooms from their poverty-stricken state. But will Buddy discover that the real treasure lives above ground--in the form of Charity Bloom?
Ruing the day he left his finacee for Emily Dane, Daniel Clark is determined to recapture Charity's affection. But can he remove the three things that stand in his way--a manipulating mama, a spurned lover, and the stranger at his ex-fiancee's side?
When Daniel re-stakes his claim on Charity's heart, tongues wag and minds speculate amid schemes and scandals in Humble, Texas. Whom will she choose--the handsome roughneck or the deceitful rogue?
My Review:
When Marcia Gruver burst on the Christian fiction scene with her first novel, DIAMOND DUO, I knew she was a rising star. Her unique voice gives life to people and settings that come alive. Readers will laugh. . .and tears will come to their eyes while reading this book. The depth of emotion will take them to heights and depths before bringing them to a satisfying conclusion.
The worst thing about this book is that I have to wait so long to read the sequel.
You won't want to miss reading this one. And if you didn't read DIAMOND DUO, go buy that to read first. Although they are sequels, each story can stand alone. I just like to read them in order. Preferably, close together.
May Book Releases
Happy May! Check out all these new releases! Fifteen MUST READS.
1. A Bride of Honor by Ruth Axtell Morren from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical. An impoverished preacher from the working class falls in love with a young lady of the London ton and risks all including his reputation to save her honor.
2. A Prairie Romance Collection by 12 multi-published authors from Barbour Publishing. Relive History On The American Great Plains.
3. Beyond Corista, Shadowside Series - Book 3 by Robert Elmer from Zondervan. In the last book of the trilogy, Oriannon and Sola set out to take the word of Jesmet beyond their planet, but are captured by traders, who hold the girl as a pawn in an interplanetary struggle.
4. Bittersweet Memories by Cecelia Dowdy from Barbour Heartsong Presents. Karen's fiancé has disappeared after embezzling money from their large mega-church; can she learn to love again?
5. Enduring Love by Bonnie Leon from Revell. John and Hannah have lived by faith. When all seems lost they must continue to believe in a God who can do all things.
6. Lethal Lasagna by Rhonda Gibson from White Rose Publishing. Lethal Lasagna is a cozy romantic mystery.
7. Love Finds you in Liberty, Indiana by Melanie Dobson from Sommerside Press. A Quaker woman risks everything to operate a station on the Underground Railroad in 1850.
8. Rose House, by Tina Ann Forkner from Waterbrook Press. A vivid story of a private grief, a secret painting, and one woman's search for hope.
9. So Not Happening by Jenny B. Jones from Thomas Nelson. Isabella Kirkwood had it all: popularity at a prestigious private school in Manhattan, the latest fashions, and a life of privilege and luxury. What's a girl to do when God gives you the total smackdown?
10. The Lyons Den, 3rd book in the Shelton Heights Series by Kendra Norman-Bellamy from Urban Books (Urban Christian). With his and his family's life placed in danger by a stalker who only identifies himself as "Dr. A.H. Satan," Stuart Lyons has to somehow maintain his faith in God.
11. Tour de Force by Beth White from Zondervan. Gilly Kincade, rising star in a premier NYC ballet company, and Birmingham artistic director Jacob Ferrar wrestle with ordering the priorities of building a relationship, pursuing artistic dreams, and serving God.
12. Trail to Justice Susan Page Davis from Heartsong Presents. A police dispatcher and a veterinarian compete in a 100-mile horse race for fun, but find intrigue and romance, along with an injured champion and a wrecked airplane.
13. What the Bayou Saw by Patti Lacy from Kregel Publications. Sally Stevens, Mary's Southern friend in an Irishwoman's Tale, grapples with her own memories, buried beneath the murky waters of a Louisiana bayou.
14. Wild Prairie Roses by Lena Nelson Dooley and Laurie Alice Eakes and Lisa Harris from Barbour Publishing. Elusive dreams unite three couples.
15. Who Made You a Princess, All About Us #4 by Shelley Adina from Hatchette Faithwords. Will Shani Hanna choose the boy next door or a real-life handsome prince?
Musings
This month brought several unexpected things into my life.
I was asked to speak at a Mother-Daughter tea in Burleson Texas on April 25. I accepted.
While James and I were in Madisonville on April 18, he developed a strange rash with swelling on his face and a large lump, larger than a golf ball under his chin. He insisted he was feeling okay, so I taught the workshop for the Madison County Writers Guild.
We left Madisonville, and it soon became apparent that he shouldn’t be driving. I took over and drove the speed limit back to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. On the way, I felt impressed that I should take him straight to the Emergency Room instead of going home. I belief that was a prompting from God.
When we arrived the ER doctor told us it was a good thing we came when we did. He had a serious infection, cellulitis, that was spreading. They hooked him up to IV antibiotics, then took a couple of days doing a battery of tests before he had emergency surgery. He was in the hospital for a whole week.
During that time I contracted strep and couldn’t go see him. My doctor put me on a strong antibiotic, and I got well in time to do the tea on Saturday morning and bring him home in the afternoon. However, we first had to go to the Infectious Disease doctor for me to be trained to give him IV antibiotics at home.
All of this was unexpected. But even in the crazy times, I felt God’s presence guiding all of us. He kept James alive until we got to the hospital. And He guided us all since then.
Several times, I felt His presence as large openings appeared in heavy traffic so I could go where I needed to go.
So remember. Look for God’s presence in the things we don’t usually consider as coming from Him. He will never leave you!!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April 2009
May your April showers be showers of blessings!
Announcements
I’ve decided to have two book winners for March. They are Jo Legat of Sahuarita, Ariozona, and Dana Rich of Zionsville, Indiana. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Virginia Smith – Murder at Eagle Summit
Janice Thompson – Spring Creek Brides
Robin Shope – Wildcard
Adam Blumer – Fatal Illusions
Debra Ulrich – Dixie Hearts
Wanda Dyson – Shepherd’s Fall
Christine M. Irvin – Milk Carton Mania
Tamela Hancock Murray – Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina
Paige Dooly – Prairie Hills
Rita Galiah – Fire in the Rock
Debby Mayne – Peachtree Dreams
Terry Burns – Beyond the Smoke
Marcia Gruver – Chasing Charity
Susan Page Davie – Inside Story
Robin Lee Hatcher – A vote of Confidence
Julie Lessman – A Passion Denied
Brandilyn & Amberly Collins – Always Watching
Janet Dean – Courting the Doctor’s Daughter
You can find all kinds of information about my books on my Fan page on Facebook:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lena-Nelson-Dooley/42960748768?ref=ts
I’d love for you to come over and become a fan.
Calendar of Events
April 18, 2009 – Speaker for Madison County Writers Guild, Madisonville, Texas – in the Library annex – Make Setting an Essential Part of Your Story
May 9, 2009 – Speaker for "Gifted for His Glory Seminar" at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, Dallas, Texas
May 2009 – Release of The Prairie Romance Collection
May 2009 – Release of Wild Prairie Roses
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas – Writing the Salvation Scene in Your Novel
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Author Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Spring, Texas – 6:30 – 9:00 pm
August 15, 2009 - ACFW East Texas, Scroll Bookstore, 2752 E. 5th Street, Tyler, Texas - 10:00
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
Because of book deadlines and reading for endorsements, I didn’t read as many books to review this month.
The Red Siren
By M L. Tyndall
ISBN 978-1-60260-156-7
Barbour
Historical Romantic Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
Worlds collide when a lady pirate meets a godly naval captain.
Faith Westcott abandoned her shallow faith when a series of tragedies struck her family. To save herself and her sisters from forced marriages, this fiery, born-to-the-manor redhead is a lady by day and a pirate by night. How long can she maintain this dual identity before she's caught red-handed?
God-fearing Dajon Waite, who scours the Carolina coast, expunging it of pirates, is a more-than-capable captian in the British Royal Navy. But when he is asked to take on the guardianship of Faith and her sisters, he's headed for deep water. Having vowed to avoid women, what will he do when he finds himself falling for Faith?
Sir Wilhelm Carteret has always gotten everything he desired, but Faith seems to be unaffected by his charms. When he devises a plot to rid himself of his competition, more than Captain Waite's reputation is at stake as alarming secrets are revealed
Will Faith regain her trust in God only to find herself headed for the gallows? Will Dajon scuttle his good name--and neck--to save her?
My Review:
Shame on you, MaryLu. You kept me up way past my bedtime last night so I could finish this page-turner. And now you're making me wait until the fall to get the next one in the series. I can hardly wait.
The strong external conflict seemed insurmountable. Added to that the internal conflict was equally strong, trying to keep the hero and heroine apart. Then then plot thickened. I loved the characters, even the secondary characters, and look forward to seeing some, or hopefully most, of them in the next two books.
MaryLu takes the reader deep into the world of 1717 in the American colonies. Her attention to detail is subtly woven through the text, adding richness to the story. When talking about this book, I quickly use a lot of superlatives. I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Masked by Moonlight
By Allie Pleiter
ISBN 978-0-373-82789-3
Love Inspired Historical
Back Cover Copy:
The Man behind the Mask
When night fell on the lawless streets of old San Francisco, Matthew Covington--seemingly just another wealthy society idler--became the mysterious crime-fighter known as the Black Bandit. Nothing could tempt him to reveal his secret identity, until the English gentleman met Georgia Waterhouse, whose pseudonymous newspaper accounts had made his daring exploits famous. He was coming to care deeply for this woman, who shared his passionate devotion to justice--and the Lord--but she could never know he was her shadow-shrouded hero. What would become of their growing love if he revealed the truth that lay behind the mask. . .?
My Review:
I fell in love with the book from the cover. I consider it a "Zorro" novel, and I love Zorro.
This book lived up to my expectations. The author did an excellent job of showing the various strata of society in San Francisco in 1890. From the poorest to the highest echelon. Her research wove seamlessly into the story without drawing attention to itself.
And the plot, though familiar, had its own unique twists. I loved so many of the scenes.
The spiritual thread was strong. And the hero's salvation scene did what a good salvation scene should. It showed the event through his personality and his past as a genuine outcome of what he had been facing and learning. Very well done.
And the characters leapt off the page and played out the story in my imagination.
I'm happy to give this book a very good recommendation. I don't think you'll want to miss reading it.
Breach of Trust
By DiAnn Mills
ISBN 978-1-4143-2047-2
Tyndale Fiction
Romantic Suspense
Call of Duty - Book 1
Back Cover Copy:
Paige Rogers survived every CIA operative's worst nightmare.
A covert mission gone terribly wrong.
A betrayal by the one man she thought she could trust.
Forced to disappear to protect the lives of her loved ones, Paige has spent the last several years building a quite life as a small-town librarian. But the day a stranger comes to town and starts asking questions, Paige knows her careful existence has been shattered.
HE is coming after her again. And this time, he intends to silence her for good.
My review:
Fans of DiAnn Mills know that anytime they pick up one of her books, they'll have a very good read. This book is another one in the long list of excellent stories, expertly crafted by this gifted author.
The pacing accelerates from the first page until the satisfying finish. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and characters with the kinds of problems ordinary people face every day. Strong characters with deep internal and external conflicts keep the pages turning. The spiritual journey of the key characters take many of the steps all of us wrestle with, and we can learn from their failings and victories.
I highly recommend this book. I can hardly wait for the next one in the series.
Insight
By Deborah Raney
ISBN 978-0-373-78644-2
Steeple Hill
Contemporary Romantic Women's Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
She's having a baby
It's a blessing that brings comfort to newly widowed Olivia Cline. Yet with no insurance, no job and precious little money, how will Olivia care for herself and her child?
The answer is a handsome and brooding artist seeking an assistant. Reed Vincent has recently regained his eyesight, thanks to a donor. And through his eyes, Olivia begins to see all the possibilities before her. Before them. Until, in a flash of insight, she knows why his signature is so hauntingly familiar. . . .
The revelation could tear the couple apart. . .or open their eyes to a new journey from sorrow to joy.
My Review:
Deborah Raney's name on the cover guarantees a good read for me. This book was no exception. She used an impossible situation to create a gentle story, with complications.
I loved Olivia and felt her pain and discouragement. And Reed's knight-in-shining-armor, even though a little tarnished, is the perfect balance to Olivia. Their road is rocky with many things to overcome, but I loved every step of the way.
Deb has given us another winner. I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Gingham Mountain
By Mary Connealy
ISBN 978-1-60260-141-3
Barbour
Historical Romance
Lassoed in Texas - Book 3
Back Cover Copy:
Young Woman's Need to Protect
A Cowboy's Need to Provide
A Galloping Ride Headed for a Love-Hate Relationship
When Hannah Cartwright meets Grant, a disreputable-looking cowboy, she's determined to keep him from exploiting two more orphans. When she gets the job as schoolmarm, she resolves to keep Grant's adopted children in school to minimize their time spent in hard labor on his ranch. Will she succeed in her plans or lose her heart--and the children--to the man she despises?
Grant already has a Texas ranch full of orphans he's rescued, but still he's determined to take on the two brought in by the orphan train. Can he wrangle his growing brood while resisting his attraction to the meddlesome Hannah and keeping clear of Prudence, a designing dressmaker?
When a couple of con artists discover oil on Grant's land, they'll go to any length to steal his ranch, including forcing him into marriage. Will their plans succeed before the secret of oil spills out?
My Review:
That teaser on the back should be enough to get you to read the book. You won't be sorry you did.
Mary's Lassoed in Texas series is the height of comedies of error. No wonder this book is a finalist for the prestigious Christy award.
Mary takes the reader so deep into the characters and story that when you come up for air, you're not sure where you are. The story won't let you go until the last page, and you'll hope that when you turn it, there's more to come.
A wonderful read that will take you away from the mundane in your own life into a place you won't want to leave. Even the unrealistic Texas blizzard can't keep you from enjoying this story.
April Book Releases
Here are your April New Releases! We have twelve outstanding titles this month. I know you'll enjoy. God Bless!
1. A Claim of Her Own, by Stephanie Whitson from Bethany House. Newly arrived in Deadwood, South Dakota, Mattie O'Keefe must soon decide where true riches lie--and what's worth dying for.
2. A Gift of Grace, Kauffman Amish Bakery Series by Amy Clipston from Zondervan. When Rebecca Kaufman’s older sister, who left the Amish community when she was a teenager, dies in an automobile accident, Rebecca is left custody of her two modern non-Amish teenage nieces, Jessica and Lindsay.
3. Baby Baby, Book One of the Family Heirloom Series by Karen Weisner from Samhain Publishing. A Proverbs 31 wife wonders, does “submissive” mean giving up having anything of her own?
4. By Darkness Hid, book one in The Blood of Kings by Jill Williamson from Marcher Lord Press. Two people discover their ability to speak to, and hear, the minds of others: a squire serving an evil prince, and a maiden masquerading as a boy to avoid marriage.
5. Chef's Deadly Dish, Book three in the Cozy Crumb Series by Lisa Harris from Heartsong Presents: Mysteries. Determined to discover the truth, Pricilla Crumb, an unconventional busybody, follows one lead after another, dishing up laughter and surprises along the way.
6. Copper and Candles, Michigan Brides Book One by Amber Stockton from Heartsong Presents. Charity work brings them together, but their positions in society might drive them apart.
7. Homecoming Blessings, by Merrillee Whren from Steeple Hill. When businessman Peter Dalton has to work with the boss's missionary daughter Ashley Hiatt, he finds a new focus in life as well as love.
8. Peachtree Dreams , by Debby Mayne from Barbour Publishing. Three Georgia women face the challenge to believe in happily-ever-after endings.
9. Shepherd's Fall, Prodigal Recovery Series Book One by Wanda Dyson from Random House/Waterbrook. Nick Shepherd faces the hardest decision of his life--to save his daughter from a convicted killer, he may have to compromise his beliefs.
10. Stealing Home, by Allison Pittman from Multnomah. Four people, each harboring a secret passion, are brought together through providence, tragedy and love.
11. Texas Ranger Dad, Mule Hollow Series by Debra Clopton from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. Rose Vincent has made a life for herself and her son in Mule Hollow Texas but when Texas Ranger, Zane Cantrell comes to town bring her past with him everything she holds dear in life is threatened.
12. The Reluctant Cowgirl, McCord Sisters - Book 1 by Christine Lynxwiler from Barbour Publishing. When Crystal McCord’s New York dream crumbles, she thinks her parents’ Arkansas ranch might be a safe place to hide her heart. . .until she meets the cowboy next door.
Happy Reading!
Musings
Christian Book Expo was a wonderful experience for me. I got to meet the people at Summerside Press, the publishers of my soon-to-be-released, Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico.
I love the people in this company. I wanted to sign with them, and my agent Joyce Hart negotiated the contract, but I had no idea just what really nice people they are.
And they produce a quality produce. The Love Finds You series has really taken off. Readers love the books. And they're adding more things to the books all the time.
Another of the unexpected things God brought into my life this year.
Announcements
I’ve decided to have two book winners for March. They are Jo Legat of Sahuarita, Ariozona, and Dana Rich of Zionsville, Indiana. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Virginia Smith – Murder at Eagle Summit
Janice Thompson – Spring Creek Brides
Robin Shope – Wildcard
Adam Blumer – Fatal Illusions
Debra Ulrich – Dixie Hearts
Wanda Dyson – Shepherd’s Fall
Christine M. Irvin – Milk Carton Mania
Tamela Hancock Murray – Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina
Paige Dooly – Prairie Hills
Rita Galiah – Fire in the Rock
Debby Mayne – Peachtree Dreams
Terry Burns – Beyond the Smoke
Marcia Gruver – Chasing Charity
Susan Page Davie – Inside Story
Robin Lee Hatcher – A vote of Confidence
Julie Lessman – A Passion Denied
Brandilyn & Amberly Collins – Always Watching
Janet Dean – Courting the Doctor’s Daughter
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Calendar of Events
April 18, 2009 – Speaker for Madison County Writers Guild, Madisonville, Texas – in the Library annex – Make Setting an Essential Part of Your Story
May 9, 2009 – Speaker for "Gifted for His Glory Seminar" at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, Dallas, Texas
May 2009 – Release of The Prairie Romance Collection
May 2009 – Release of Wild Prairie Roses
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas – Writing the Salvation Scene in Your Novel
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
July 31, 2009 – Meet the Christian Author Authors Night, WoodsEdge Community Church, Spring, Texas – 6:30 – 9:00 pm
August 15, 2009 - ACFW East Texas, Scroll Bookstore, 2752 E. 5th Street, Tyler, Texas - 10:00
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
Because of book deadlines and reading for endorsements, I didn’t read as many books to review this month.
The Red Siren
By M L. Tyndall
ISBN 978-1-60260-156-7
Barbour
Historical Romantic Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
Worlds collide when a lady pirate meets a godly naval captain.
Faith Westcott abandoned her shallow faith when a series of tragedies struck her family. To save herself and her sisters from forced marriages, this fiery, born-to-the-manor redhead is a lady by day and a pirate by night. How long can she maintain this dual identity before she's caught red-handed?
God-fearing Dajon Waite, who scours the Carolina coast, expunging it of pirates, is a more-than-capable captian in the British Royal Navy. But when he is asked to take on the guardianship of Faith and her sisters, he's headed for deep water. Having vowed to avoid women, what will he do when he finds himself falling for Faith?
Sir Wilhelm Carteret has always gotten everything he desired, but Faith seems to be unaffected by his charms. When he devises a plot to rid himself of his competition, more than Captain Waite's reputation is at stake as alarming secrets are revealed
Will Faith regain her trust in God only to find herself headed for the gallows? Will Dajon scuttle his good name--and neck--to save her?
My Review:
Shame on you, MaryLu. You kept me up way past my bedtime last night so I could finish this page-turner. And now you're making me wait until the fall to get the next one in the series. I can hardly wait.
The strong external conflict seemed insurmountable. Added to that the internal conflict was equally strong, trying to keep the hero and heroine apart. Then then plot thickened. I loved the characters, even the secondary characters, and look forward to seeing some, or hopefully most, of them in the next two books.
MaryLu takes the reader deep into the world of 1717 in the American colonies. Her attention to detail is subtly woven through the text, adding richness to the story. When talking about this book, I quickly use a lot of superlatives. I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Masked by Moonlight
By Allie Pleiter
ISBN 978-0-373-82789-3
Love Inspired Historical
Back Cover Copy:
The Man behind the Mask
When night fell on the lawless streets of old San Francisco, Matthew Covington--seemingly just another wealthy society idler--became the mysterious crime-fighter known as the Black Bandit. Nothing could tempt him to reveal his secret identity, until the English gentleman met Georgia Waterhouse, whose pseudonymous newspaper accounts had made his daring exploits famous. He was coming to care deeply for this woman, who shared his passionate devotion to justice--and the Lord--but she could never know he was her shadow-shrouded hero. What would become of their growing love if he revealed the truth that lay behind the mask. . .?
My Review:
I fell in love with the book from the cover. I consider it a "Zorro" novel, and I love Zorro.
This book lived up to my expectations. The author did an excellent job of showing the various strata of society in San Francisco in 1890. From the poorest to the highest echelon. Her research wove seamlessly into the story without drawing attention to itself.
And the plot, though familiar, had its own unique twists. I loved so many of the scenes.
The spiritual thread was strong. And the hero's salvation scene did what a good salvation scene should. It showed the event through his personality and his past as a genuine outcome of what he had been facing and learning. Very well done.
And the characters leapt off the page and played out the story in my imagination.
I'm happy to give this book a very good recommendation. I don't think you'll want to miss reading it.
Breach of Trust
By DiAnn Mills
ISBN 978-1-4143-2047-2
Tyndale Fiction
Romantic Suspense
Call of Duty - Book 1
Back Cover Copy:
Paige Rogers survived every CIA operative's worst nightmare.
A covert mission gone terribly wrong.
A betrayal by the one man she thought she could trust.
Forced to disappear to protect the lives of her loved ones, Paige has spent the last several years building a quite life as a small-town librarian. But the day a stranger comes to town and starts asking questions, Paige knows her careful existence has been shattered.
HE is coming after her again. And this time, he intends to silence her for good.
My review:
Fans of DiAnn Mills know that anytime they pick up one of her books, they'll have a very good read. This book is another one in the long list of excellent stories, expertly crafted by this gifted author.
The pacing accelerates from the first page until the satisfying finish. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and characters with the kinds of problems ordinary people face every day. Strong characters with deep internal and external conflicts keep the pages turning. The spiritual journey of the key characters take many of the steps all of us wrestle with, and we can learn from their failings and victories.
I highly recommend this book. I can hardly wait for the next one in the series.
Insight
By Deborah Raney
ISBN 978-0-373-78644-2
Steeple Hill
Contemporary Romantic Women's Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
She's having a baby
It's a blessing that brings comfort to newly widowed Olivia Cline. Yet with no insurance, no job and precious little money, how will Olivia care for herself and her child?
The answer is a handsome and brooding artist seeking an assistant. Reed Vincent has recently regained his eyesight, thanks to a donor. And through his eyes, Olivia begins to see all the possibilities before her. Before them. Until, in a flash of insight, she knows why his signature is so hauntingly familiar. . . .
The revelation could tear the couple apart. . .or open their eyes to a new journey from sorrow to joy.
My Review:
Deborah Raney's name on the cover guarantees a good read for me. This book was no exception. She used an impossible situation to create a gentle story, with complications.
I loved Olivia and felt her pain and discouragement. And Reed's knight-in-shining-armor, even though a little tarnished, is the perfect balance to Olivia. Their road is rocky with many things to overcome, but I loved every step of the way.
Deb has given us another winner. I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Gingham Mountain
By Mary Connealy
ISBN 978-1-60260-141-3
Barbour
Historical Romance
Lassoed in Texas - Book 3
Back Cover Copy:
Young Woman's Need to Protect
A Cowboy's Need to Provide
A Galloping Ride Headed for a Love-Hate Relationship
When Hannah Cartwright meets Grant, a disreputable-looking cowboy, she's determined to keep him from exploiting two more orphans. When she gets the job as schoolmarm, she resolves to keep Grant's adopted children in school to minimize their time spent in hard labor on his ranch. Will she succeed in her plans or lose her heart--and the children--to the man she despises?
Grant already has a Texas ranch full of orphans he's rescued, but still he's determined to take on the two brought in by the orphan train. Can he wrangle his growing brood while resisting his attraction to the meddlesome Hannah and keeping clear of Prudence, a designing dressmaker?
When a couple of con artists discover oil on Grant's land, they'll go to any length to steal his ranch, including forcing him into marriage. Will their plans succeed before the secret of oil spills out?
My Review:
That teaser on the back should be enough to get you to read the book. You won't be sorry you did.
Mary's Lassoed in Texas series is the height of comedies of error. No wonder this book is a finalist for the prestigious Christy award.
Mary takes the reader so deep into the characters and story that when you come up for air, you're not sure where you are. The story won't let you go until the last page, and you'll hope that when you turn it, there's more to come.
A wonderful read that will take you away from the mundane in your own life into a place you won't want to leave. Even the unrealistic Texas blizzard can't keep you from enjoying this story.
April Book Releases
Here are your April New Releases! We have twelve outstanding titles this month. I know you'll enjoy. God Bless!
1. A Claim of Her Own, by Stephanie Whitson from Bethany House. Newly arrived in Deadwood, South Dakota, Mattie O'Keefe must soon decide where true riches lie--and what's worth dying for.
2. A Gift of Grace, Kauffman Amish Bakery Series by Amy Clipston from Zondervan. When Rebecca Kaufman’s older sister, who left the Amish community when she was a teenager, dies in an automobile accident, Rebecca is left custody of her two modern non-Amish teenage nieces, Jessica and Lindsay.
3. Baby Baby, Book One of the Family Heirloom Series by Karen Weisner from Samhain Publishing. A Proverbs 31 wife wonders, does “submissive” mean giving up having anything of her own?
4. By Darkness Hid, book one in The Blood of Kings by Jill Williamson from Marcher Lord Press. Two people discover their ability to speak to, and hear, the minds of others: a squire serving an evil prince, and a maiden masquerading as a boy to avoid marriage.
5. Chef's Deadly Dish, Book three in the Cozy Crumb Series by Lisa Harris from Heartsong Presents: Mysteries. Determined to discover the truth, Pricilla Crumb, an unconventional busybody, follows one lead after another, dishing up laughter and surprises along the way.
6. Copper and Candles, Michigan Brides Book One by Amber Stockton from Heartsong Presents. Charity work brings them together, but their positions in society might drive them apart.
7. Homecoming Blessings, by Merrillee Whren from Steeple Hill. When businessman Peter Dalton has to work with the boss's missionary daughter Ashley Hiatt, he finds a new focus in life as well as love.
8. Peachtree Dreams , by Debby Mayne from Barbour Publishing. Three Georgia women face the challenge to believe in happily-ever-after endings.
9. Shepherd's Fall, Prodigal Recovery Series Book One by Wanda Dyson from Random House/Waterbrook. Nick Shepherd faces the hardest decision of his life--to save his daughter from a convicted killer, he may have to compromise his beliefs.
10. Stealing Home, by Allison Pittman from Multnomah. Four people, each harboring a secret passion, are brought together through providence, tragedy and love.
11. Texas Ranger Dad, Mule Hollow Series by Debra Clopton from Steeple Hill Love Inspired. Rose Vincent has made a life for herself and her son in Mule Hollow Texas but when Texas Ranger, Zane Cantrell comes to town bring her past with him everything she holds dear in life is threatened.
12. The Reluctant Cowgirl, McCord Sisters - Book 1 by Christine Lynxwiler from Barbour Publishing. When Crystal McCord’s New York dream crumbles, she thinks her parents’ Arkansas ranch might be a safe place to hide her heart. . .until she meets the cowboy next door.
Happy Reading!
Musings
Christian Book Expo was a wonderful experience for me. I got to meet the people at Summerside Press, the publishers of my soon-to-be-released, Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico.
I love the people in this company. I wanted to sign with them, and my agent Joyce Hart negotiated the contract, but I had no idea just what really nice people they are.
And they produce a quality produce. The Love Finds You series has really taken off. Readers love the books. And they're adding more things to the books all the time.
Another of the unexpected things God brought into my life this year.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March 2009
March is bringing winds of change into our lives. Take a break with a good book.
Announcements
I’ve decided to have two book winners for February. They are Cheryl Shyrack of Yakima, Washington and Edna Tollison of Laurens, South Carolina. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Angela Hunt – She’s in a Better Place
Elena Bowman – The House on the Bluff
Stephanie Perry Moore – Believing in Hope
R. H Martin – Children of Abraham
Kim Vogel Sawyer – A Promise of Spring
Michelle Stimpson – Trouble in My Way
Anita Higman – Another Hour to Kill
Linda Evans Shepherd & Eva Marie Everson – The Secret’s in the Sauce
Loree Lough – Love Finds You in Paradise, Pennsylvania
Johathan DeCoteau – Naked Earth
Elizabeth Wiseman – Plain Pursuit
Eileen Key - Doggone
DiAnn Mills - Breach of Trust
Patricia David - A Cloud of Suspicion
Youu can find all kinds of information about my books on my Fan page on Facebook:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lena-Nelson-Dooley/42960748768?ref=ts
I’d love for you to come over and become a fan.
Calendar of Events
March 20-22, 2009 – Christian Book Expo, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas – This massive trade show features over 225 authors, and it is open to the public. I’ll be signing books Sunday, March 22, 2-3:00 pm in booth 428.
April 18, 2009 – Speaker for Madison County Writers Guild, Madisonville, Texas – in the Library annex – Make Setting an Essential Part of Your Story
May 9, 2009 – Speaker for "Gifted for His Glory Seminar" at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, Dallas, Texas
May 2009 – Release of The Prairie Romance Collection
May 2009 – Release of Wild Prairie Roses
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas – Writing the Salvation Scene in Your Novel
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
In the Shadow of the Sun King
By Golden Keyes Parsons
ISBN 978-1-59554-626-5
Thomas Nelson
Historical Christian Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
Madeleine's Shared History With the King Holds the Key to Her Family's Life. . .Or Death.
Seventeenth century France is an unsafe time to be a Huguenot. By order of King Louis XIV, all French Protestants must immediately convert or face imprisonment--or death. The king'd dragoons ferret out the nonconformists, pillaging villages and destroying homesteads.
When the king's soldiers descend on the Clavell estate, the family's fate hangs in the balance Quickly, quietly, they send their two sons into hiding, trusting that the young age of their daughter will guarantee her protection. But the dragoons will not be dissuaded; they hold the manor hostage looking for clues of their guilt or innocence. However, Madeleine Clavel, the lady of the manor, holds a secret--one possible chance to save the family. She and the king share a past.
Once a beautiful young lady in the French court whom Louis loved, Madeleine travels to Versailles to plead for mercy from the fickle king, hoping to regain his favor and save her family. It's a gamble, but she is left with no other choice. Madeleine soon faces an agonizing decision--one that changes her family life forever.
My Review:
I love strong historical fiction, and this debut novel fits the category completely. Well written, the story sweeps the reader right into the action and emotions of this time in both religious and societal history.
The characters are well-developed with emotions and depth. The European countryside fits with what I know about the time period. Rich with well chosen bits of description, the story plays out like a very good historical movie.
Strong conflict and impossible situations kept me turning pages, and when I reached the end, I wanted more.
I highly recommend this very good read.
Love Finds You in Humble, Texas
By Anita Higman
ISBN 978-1-934770-61-2
Summerside Press
Contemporary Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Trudie Abernathy is a little inelegant, and she's never had much luck in life. To make matters worse, her thirtieth birthday is fast approaching and her sister, Lane, had decided to "treat" her to a makeover and a blind date. Trudie is about to protest, but then she meets the kind and devastatingly handsome Mason Wimberley. In spite of Trudie's humble manner, Mason finds her attractive, funny, and smart. But there's one obstacle in the way of the budding romance: Lane suddenly decides that she's in love with Mason! Trudie hasd never been one to compete with her glamorous sister, even when it means giving up the things she wants Will she be able to stay true to her humble self and find her heart's desire in the process?
My Review:
I really loved the setting of Humble, Texas, which Anita painted with broad strokes. While I was reading, I could feel the humidity and experience the sights. I like that in a book.
The story has a fairy tale quality to it.
Shelter in Seattle
By Rhonda Gibson & Jean Kincaid
ISBN 1-60154-384-0
The Wild Rose Press
Historical Romance
Back cover Copy:
Weariness and fear cause Julianne Maxwell to flee her Uncle's home in New York and travel to the far shores of Seattle, Washington, as a mail-order bride, only to discover the man she planned to marry has married another and is demanding Julianne repay her travel fees.
Caleb Hansen has problems of his own. He needs a mother for his infant nephew, and good women are few and far between in the logging community. Unaware that Julianne's present predicament resulted from her unwillingness to remain a nanny to her uncle's twins, Caleb offers her his home and name in exchange for the care of his child.
On the run with no viable options, Julianne accepts Caleb's offer--but only until she can earn enough money washing clothes to repay her debt. But God has other plans for these newlyweds. Will they both be able to put aside their fears and find shelter and guidance from the Lord?
My Review:
Even though this is a small book, it packed a powerful message. Woven through the interesting story is a spiritual thread that could apply to any person. The power of a lie and the redeeming value of truth plays out in the lives of Caleb and Julianne.
I loved the characters and the setting, and the cover is beautiful. I recommend this book.
Daniel’s Den
By Brandt Dodson
ISBN 978-0-7369-2477-1
Harvest House
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Back Cover Copy:
Daniel Borden and Laura Traynor live two different lives. . .
Daniel is a successful stock analyst in New Orleans.
Laura operates a bed and breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley.
He is wealthy, enjoys raquetball, and lives with Elvis, a black lab.
She is a struggling single mother, works two jobs, and lives with her young son, Andy.
But when unseen forces send hit men after each of them, a twist of fate drives them together as they are forced to flee their common enemy.
In a high stakes game of cat-and-mouse, they learn just how big the cat can be.
And that it's no game.
My Review:
I've interviewed Brandt on my regular blog, and he's been a favorite guest.
Do you love page-turning, edge-of-your-seat suspense? Then this is the book for you. I've only read two of Brandt Dodson's books, but I've loved both of them. Hopefully, some day I can take the time to read the ones that came before these.
The characters are well-defined with very real internal conflicts. Their meeting is highly unlikely, but completely believable. And soon after they meet, they're on the run until the end of the book.
The plot is intricate and well-crafted. And I couldn't see how they could get out of each of their serious predicaments. That shows you what a master crafter of suspense Brandt really is.
I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Stand-In Groom
By Kaye Dacus
ISBN 978-1-60260-288-5
Barbour
Contemporary Romance
Back cover copy:
Falling in love with a client could cost this wedding planner her business; learning the true identity of the groom could cost her heart.
When professional wedding planner Anne Hawthorne first meets the handsome Englishman George Laurence, she wonders if God has finally answered her prayers for a husband. But when the "best man" for her turns out to be a client?and someone else's to-have-and-to-hold?Anne quickly realizes that planning his wedding will be no honeymoon.
A personal assistant for a wealthy man who wishes to keep his identity?and his engagement?a secret, George Laurence has come to Louisiana to plan his employer's wedding and post as the groom. Not only is this a challenge to the tenets of his Christian faith, but he can't stand the fact that he's deceiving Anne, the first woman who ever made his heart really sing. Will George ultimately risk his career to keep the woman he loves?
And what will happen when Anne finds out the groom's true identity? Can Anne and George find a way to a happy ending, or will this "I do" ruse destroy their chance at love?
My Review:
This is a wonderful debut novel. A well-crafted plot, wrapped around moral dilemmas and peopled with strong, three-dimensional characters. The book delves into deep-seated fears and hurts and comes to a satisfying conclusion. However, as a reader, I hope for a sequel.
I highly recommend this wonderful read.
These are all the books I read in February. With the book deadlines I have, my reading has really slowed down, but I’ll have a few reviews each month.
March Book Releases
To get a head start on spring, we've got 16 new releases to choose from! And they all sound great! Check them out.
1. A Hundred Years of Happiness, 2nd in the Summer Meadows Mysteries by Nicole Seitz from Thomas Nelson. A generous story of family, war, loss and longing . . . of the ways we hide from those we love, and the ways that love finds us anyway.
2. A Silent Terror by Lynette Eason from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Someone wants Marianna Santino dead. Ethan O'Hara is willing to risk everything, including his heart, to keep her alive.
3. A Test of Faith, Mystery and the Minister's Wife #3 by Carol Cox from Guideposts. When everything falls apart, can faith hold them together?
4. Breach of Trust Call of Duty #1 by DiAnn Mills from Tyndale. Paige Rogers, former CIA agent, must choose between protecting the lives of loved ones or bringing a ruthless killer to justice.
5. Candy-Coated Secrets, 2nd in the Summer Meadows Mysteries by Cynthia Hickey from Barbour. Who would have thought escorting an elephant down Highway 64 could lead to murder?
6. Daisy Chain, Defiance, TX series, book one by Mary DeMuth from Zondervan. The abrupt disappearance of young Daisy Chance haunts the small town of Defiance, Texas. Fourteen-year-old Jed Pepper searches for answers in this gritty and compelling story of love and sorrow, revealing God’s hand of redemption in impossible situations.
7. Daniel's Den by Brandt Dodson from Harvest House Publishers. Daniel and Laura become the objects in a game of cat and mouse where they learn just how big the cat can be - and that it's no game.
8. Fatal Illusions by Adam Blumer from Kregel Publications. An obsessive woman, a serial killer, and a sudden winter storm turn a sabbatical in the North Woods into a nightmare that the Thayer family may not escape alive.
9. If Tomorrow Never Comes by Marlo Schalesky from Waterbrook-Multnomah Publishers/Random House. Kinna and Jimmy Henley never planned on infertility stealing their dreams, crushing their love. But it did. Now, their last hope lies with a mysterious woman rescued from the sea.
10. Love Finds You in Humble Texas, by Anita Higman from Summerside Press. Two sisters fall in love with the same man.
11. Michal: A Novel, The Wives of King David series Book 1 by Jill Eileen Smith from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. A princess falls in love with her father's worst enemy - will it cost her everything?
12. Poisoned Secrets by Margaret Daley from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Maggie spent years searching for her birth mother, but when the past is revealed, the shocking disclosures could tear her life apart.
13.The Hand-Me-Down Family by Winnie Griggs from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historicals. For the sake of three orphaned children, two scarred individuals - one physically, one emotionally - try to work together to forge a new family.
14. The List by Sherri Lewis from Urban Christian. Four women on a quest to find Godly men based on a list.
15. Wind of the Spirit, The American Patriot Series, Book 3 by J. M. Hochstetler from Sheaf House Publishers. As the patriot cause falters, can her love bridge the miles that separate them--and the savage bonds that threaten to tear him forever from her arms?
16. Yesterday's Embers, The Clayburn Novels by Deborah Raney from Howard Books/Simon & Schuster. Newlyweds Doug and Mickey must find a way to untangle their knot of hasty choices without breaking the hearts of five precious children or their own in the process.
Happy reading ~
Musings
I’m really excited about the Christian Book Expo that will be at the Dallas Convention Center the third weekend in March. Check it out at:
www.christianbookexpo.com
You can look at all the authors and see when they’ll be signing books. Many of the publishers have prizes and over giveaways at their booths.
Come by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) booth. It’s number 428. I’ll be signing books from 2-3:00 pm on Sunday, March 22. I’d love for you to come by and meet me.
Announcements
I’ve decided to have two book winners for February. They are Cheryl Shyrack of Yakima, Washington and Edna Tollison of Laurens, South Carolina. Click on the View Complete Profile link in the right hand column to find a link to my email. Send me your mailing address.
Readers, if you want a chance to win one of my free books, please sign my Guest Book on my website - http://www.lenanelsondooley.com/ . The winners are chosen from those who do. But remember to check back in the next month’s newsletter to see if you won. You can sign up at the top of the right hand column of this blog for Feedblitz. Then the newsletter will feed into your Inbox. I will only post a newsletter once a month.
Want more free books. We also give away a minimum of 12 free books a month on my blog: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/. Most months we give away more than that. This month I’ll be interviewing these authors:
Angela Hunt – She’s in a Better Place
Elena Bowman – The House on the Bluff
Stephanie Perry Moore – Believing in Hope
R. H Martin – Children of Abraham
Kim Vogel Sawyer – A Promise of Spring
Michelle Stimpson – Trouble in My Way
Anita Higman – Another Hour to Kill
Linda Evans Shepherd & Eva Marie Everson – The Secret’s in the Sauce
Loree Lough – Love Finds You in Paradise, Pennsylvania
Johathan DeCoteau – Naked Earth
Elizabeth Wiseman – Plain Pursuit
Eileen Key - Doggone
DiAnn Mills - Breach of Trust
Patricia David - A Cloud of Suspicion
Youu can find all kinds of information about my books on my Fan page on Facebook:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lena-Nelson-Dooley/42960748768?ref=ts
I’d love for you to come over and become a fan.
Calendar of Events
March 20-22, 2009 – Christian Book Expo, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas – This massive trade show features over 225 authors, and it is open to the public. I’ll be signing books Sunday, March 22, 2-3:00 pm in booth 428.
April 18, 2009 – Speaker for Madison County Writers Guild, Madisonville, Texas – in the Library annex – Make Setting an Essential Part of Your Story
May 9, 2009 – Speaker for "Gifted for His Glory Seminar" at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, Dallas, Texas
May 2009 – Release of The Prairie Romance Collection
May 2009 – Release of Wild Prairie Roses
June 13, 2009 – Speaker for DFW Ready Writers – La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, Colleyville, Texas – Writing the Salvation Scene in Your Novel
July 2009 – Release of Cranberry Hearts
July 18, 2009 – Speaker for CenTex Chapter of ACFW, Austin, Texas
September 2009 – Release of Wild West Christmas
September 2009 – Release of Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe
September 11-12, 2009 – Speaker at North Texas Christian Writers Conference, Roanoke, Texas – Painting Historicals with Authenticity, and I will take one-on-one appointments.
September 17-20 - American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference - Denver, Colorado
Summer 2010 – Release of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
Book Reviews
In the Shadow of the Sun King
By Golden Keyes Parsons
ISBN 978-1-59554-626-5
Thomas Nelson
Historical Christian Fiction
Back Cover Copy:
Madeleine's Shared History With the King Holds the Key to Her Family's Life. . .Or Death.
Seventeenth century France is an unsafe time to be a Huguenot. By order of King Louis XIV, all French Protestants must immediately convert or face imprisonment--or death. The king'd dragoons ferret out the nonconformists, pillaging villages and destroying homesteads.
When the king's soldiers descend on the Clavell estate, the family's fate hangs in the balance Quickly, quietly, they send their two sons into hiding, trusting that the young age of their daughter will guarantee her protection. But the dragoons will not be dissuaded; they hold the manor hostage looking for clues of their guilt or innocence. However, Madeleine Clavel, the lady of the manor, holds a secret--one possible chance to save the family. She and the king share a past.
Once a beautiful young lady in the French court whom Louis loved, Madeleine travels to Versailles to plead for mercy from the fickle king, hoping to regain his favor and save her family. It's a gamble, but she is left with no other choice. Madeleine soon faces an agonizing decision--one that changes her family life forever.
My Review:
I love strong historical fiction, and this debut novel fits the category completely. Well written, the story sweeps the reader right into the action and emotions of this time in both religious and societal history.
The characters are well-developed with emotions and depth. The European countryside fits with what I know about the time period. Rich with well chosen bits of description, the story plays out like a very good historical movie.
Strong conflict and impossible situations kept me turning pages, and when I reached the end, I wanted more.
I highly recommend this very good read.
Love Finds You in Humble, Texas
By Anita Higman
ISBN 978-1-934770-61-2
Summerside Press
Contemporary Romance
Back Cover Copy:
Trudie Abernathy is a little inelegant, and she's never had much luck in life. To make matters worse, her thirtieth birthday is fast approaching and her sister, Lane, had decided to "treat" her to a makeover and a blind date. Trudie is about to protest, but then she meets the kind and devastatingly handsome Mason Wimberley. In spite of Trudie's humble manner, Mason finds her attractive, funny, and smart. But there's one obstacle in the way of the budding romance: Lane suddenly decides that she's in love with Mason! Trudie hasd never been one to compete with her glamorous sister, even when it means giving up the things she wants Will she be able to stay true to her humble self and find her heart's desire in the process?
My Review:
I really loved the setting of Humble, Texas, which Anita painted with broad strokes. While I was reading, I could feel the humidity and experience the sights. I like that in a book.
The story has a fairy tale quality to it.
Shelter in Seattle
By Rhonda Gibson & Jean Kincaid
ISBN 1-60154-384-0
The Wild Rose Press
Historical Romance
Back cover Copy:
Weariness and fear cause Julianne Maxwell to flee her Uncle's home in New York and travel to the far shores of Seattle, Washington, as a mail-order bride, only to discover the man she planned to marry has married another and is demanding Julianne repay her travel fees.
Caleb Hansen has problems of his own. He needs a mother for his infant nephew, and good women are few and far between in the logging community. Unaware that Julianne's present predicament resulted from her unwillingness to remain a nanny to her uncle's twins, Caleb offers her his home and name in exchange for the care of his child.
On the run with no viable options, Julianne accepts Caleb's offer--but only until she can earn enough money washing clothes to repay her debt. But God has other plans for these newlyweds. Will they both be able to put aside their fears and find shelter and guidance from the Lord?
My Review:
Even though this is a small book, it packed a powerful message. Woven through the interesting story is a spiritual thread that could apply to any person. The power of a lie and the redeeming value of truth plays out in the lives of Caleb and Julianne.
I loved the characters and the setting, and the cover is beautiful. I recommend this book.
Daniel’s Den
By Brandt Dodson
ISBN 978-0-7369-2477-1
Harvest House
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Back Cover Copy:
Daniel Borden and Laura Traynor live two different lives. . .
Daniel is a successful stock analyst in New Orleans.
Laura operates a bed and breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley.
He is wealthy, enjoys raquetball, and lives with Elvis, a black lab.
She is a struggling single mother, works two jobs, and lives with her young son, Andy.
But when unseen forces send hit men after each of them, a twist of fate drives them together as they are forced to flee their common enemy.
In a high stakes game of cat-and-mouse, they learn just how big the cat can be.
And that it's no game.
My Review:
I've interviewed Brandt on my regular blog, and he's been a favorite guest.
Do you love page-turning, edge-of-your-seat suspense? Then this is the book for you. I've only read two of Brandt Dodson's books, but I've loved both of them. Hopefully, some day I can take the time to read the ones that came before these.
The characters are well-defined with very real internal conflicts. Their meeting is highly unlikely, but completely believable. And soon after they meet, they're on the run until the end of the book.
The plot is intricate and well-crafted. And I couldn't see how they could get out of each of their serious predicaments. That shows you what a master crafter of suspense Brandt really is.
I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Stand-In Groom
By Kaye Dacus
ISBN 978-1-60260-288-5
Barbour
Contemporary Romance
Back cover copy:
Falling in love with a client could cost this wedding planner her business; learning the true identity of the groom could cost her heart.
When professional wedding planner Anne Hawthorne first meets the handsome Englishman George Laurence, she wonders if God has finally answered her prayers for a husband. But when the "best man" for her turns out to be a client?and someone else's to-have-and-to-hold?Anne quickly realizes that planning his wedding will be no honeymoon.
A personal assistant for a wealthy man who wishes to keep his identity?and his engagement?a secret, George Laurence has come to Louisiana to plan his employer's wedding and post as the groom. Not only is this a challenge to the tenets of his Christian faith, but he can't stand the fact that he's deceiving Anne, the first woman who ever made his heart really sing. Will George ultimately risk his career to keep the woman he loves?
And what will happen when Anne finds out the groom's true identity? Can Anne and George find a way to a happy ending, or will this "I do" ruse destroy their chance at love?
My Review:
This is a wonderful debut novel. A well-crafted plot, wrapped around moral dilemmas and peopled with strong, three-dimensional characters. The book delves into deep-seated fears and hurts and comes to a satisfying conclusion. However, as a reader, I hope for a sequel.
I highly recommend this wonderful read.
These are all the books I read in February. With the book deadlines I have, my reading has really slowed down, but I’ll have a few reviews each month.
March Book Releases
To get a head start on spring, we've got 16 new releases to choose from! And they all sound great! Check them out.
1. A Hundred Years of Happiness, 2nd in the Summer Meadows Mysteries by Nicole Seitz from Thomas Nelson. A generous story of family, war, loss and longing . . . of the ways we hide from those we love, and the ways that love finds us anyway.
2. A Silent Terror by Lynette Eason from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Someone wants Marianna Santino dead. Ethan O'Hara is willing to risk everything, including his heart, to keep her alive.
3. A Test of Faith, Mystery and the Minister's Wife #3 by Carol Cox from Guideposts. When everything falls apart, can faith hold them together?
4. Breach of Trust Call of Duty #1 by DiAnn Mills from Tyndale. Paige Rogers, former CIA agent, must choose between protecting the lives of loved ones or bringing a ruthless killer to justice.
5. Candy-Coated Secrets, 2nd in the Summer Meadows Mysteries by Cynthia Hickey from Barbour. Who would have thought escorting an elephant down Highway 64 could lead to murder?
6. Daisy Chain, Defiance, TX series, book one by Mary DeMuth from Zondervan. The abrupt disappearance of young Daisy Chance haunts the small town of Defiance, Texas. Fourteen-year-old Jed Pepper searches for answers in this gritty and compelling story of love and sorrow, revealing God’s hand of redemption in impossible situations.
7. Daniel's Den by Brandt Dodson from Harvest House Publishers. Daniel and Laura become the objects in a game of cat and mouse where they learn just how big the cat can be - and that it's no game.
8. Fatal Illusions by Adam Blumer from Kregel Publications. An obsessive woman, a serial killer, and a sudden winter storm turn a sabbatical in the North Woods into a nightmare that the Thayer family may not escape alive.
9. If Tomorrow Never Comes by Marlo Schalesky from Waterbrook-Multnomah Publishers/Random House. Kinna and Jimmy Henley never planned on infertility stealing their dreams, crushing their love. But it did. Now, their last hope lies with a mysterious woman rescued from the sea.
10. Love Finds You in Humble Texas, by Anita Higman from Summerside Press. Two sisters fall in love with the same man.
11. Michal: A Novel, The Wives of King David series Book 1 by Jill Eileen Smith from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. A princess falls in love with her father's worst enemy - will it cost her everything?
12. Poisoned Secrets by Margaret Daley from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Maggie spent years searching for her birth mother, but when the past is revealed, the shocking disclosures could tear her life apart.
13.The Hand-Me-Down Family by Winnie Griggs from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historicals. For the sake of three orphaned children, two scarred individuals - one physically, one emotionally - try to work together to forge a new family.
14. The List by Sherri Lewis from Urban Christian. Four women on a quest to find Godly men based on a list.
15. Wind of the Spirit, The American Patriot Series, Book 3 by J. M. Hochstetler from Sheaf House Publishers. As the patriot cause falters, can her love bridge the miles that separate them--and the savage bonds that threaten to tear him forever from her arms?
16. Yesterday's Embers, The Clayburn Novels by Deborah Raney from Howard Books/Simon & Schuster. Newlyweds Doug and Mickey must find a way to untangle their knot of hasty choices without breaking the hearts of five precious children or their own in the process.
Happy reading ~
Musings
I’m really excited about the Christian Book Expo that will be at the Dallas Convention Center the third weekend in March. Check it out at:
www.christianbookexpo.com
You can look at all the authors and see when they’ll be signing books. Many of the publishers have prizes and over giveaways at their booths.
Come by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) booth. It’s number 428. I’ll be signing books from 2-3:00 pm on Sunday, March 22. I’d love for you to come by and meet me.
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