About the Book
Author: Valerie Massey Goree
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Release Date: August, 2019
International Retrieval Organization Agent Lela Ortiz is assigned the kidnapping case of businessman, Chuck Davenport. When her boss allows Chuck’s brother-in-law to assist, Lela accepts the help with reservations, especially when Jay Vashon prays to God at the most inopportune times.
Jay would do anything to help bring his brother-in-law home, even work with hesitant Agent Ortiz. As Jay helps Lela decipher the clues sent to Chuck’s special-needs son, Jay begins to fall for the feisty IRO agent.
Can Jay break through the barrier Lela has constructed around her heart? Will Lela be able to overcome her distrust of men and God? And what of Chuck? Can the pair locate him before the ransom deadline?
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My Thoughts
About the Author
American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis Award winner Valerie Massey Goree resides with her husband on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
After serving as missionaries in her home country of Zimbabwe and raising two children, Glenn and Valerie moved to Texas. She worked in the public school system for many years, focusing on students with special needs. Now retired in Washington, Valerie spends her time writing, and spoiling her grandchildren.
Novels include: Deceive Me Once; Colors of Deceit; The Stolen Lives Trilogy, Weep in the Night; Day of Reckoning; and Justice at Dawn, to be released July, 2021. Valerie’s latest novel Forever Under Blue Skies, is now available from Amazon.
Valerie loves to hear from her readers.
Check Valerie’s website to learn more about her books: www.valeriegoreeauthor.com
More from Valerie
“Dressed in black, Lela stretched out of the chair like a panther on the hunt.” Would that sentence entice you to know more about Lela?
It worked for me, and I wrote the sentence!
Here’s how it all came about. When I outlined the plots for my Stolen Lives Trilogy, I knew that an International Retrieval Organization (IRO) agent mentioned in Book One would became the star in Book Two, and an agent highlighted in Book Two would take the lead in Book Three.
I first ‘met’ Lela Ortiz two-thirds of the way into writing Weep in the Night, Book One in the trilogy. She was a minor character, a proficient agent, but serious and quiet. Up until that point, I still hadn’t decided which agent would go on to fame in the next book. However, when I wrote the sentence already quoted, I knew Lela was my gal.
Ooh. I fell in love with that description of her and had to delve into her backstory. Why was she so serious? What happened in her past to make her such a good agent? At first, I decided she was an orphan, but she ‘informed’ me she had a loving family. Scratch that idea. If her troubles didn’t stem from her immediate family, where did they originate?
Quite often a character will ‘give’ me details during a conversation with another member of the cast. My plan might be for the plot to veer left, then lo and behold, the character will say something that takes the story in a completely different direction. This may sound strange to some readers, but believe me, many authors will agree that if your character isn’t ‘talking’ to you, maybe it’s because you’re taking them in the wrong direction. Lela certainly did that with me. And I think her story is so much richer and deeper than the one I’d originally planned.
After you read about her life before becoming an agent, you’ll understand her desire to help people, and why her boss holds her in high regard.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, June 5
For Him and My Family, June 6
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 7
Texas Book-aholic, June 8
deb’s Book Review, June 9
The Sacred Line, June 9
Inklings and notions, June 10
Locks, Hooks and Books, June 11
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, June 12
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, June 13
Betti Mace, June 14
Stories By Gina , June 15 (Author Interview)
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 15
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 16
CarpeDiem, June 17
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, June 18
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Valerie is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of the book, wall plaque saying ‘Wait on the Lord’, a writing journal, and Aromatherapy Lavender Foam Bath crystals!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10d05/day-of-reckoning-celebration-tour-giveaway
About the Book
Series: Off the Intinerary, Book 3
Author: M. Liz Boyle
Genre: Christian YA
Release date: February 25, 2021
This summer the Stanley sisters and the Miles boys are excited to hike together again, and now they have the unique opportunity to help two of their ranger friends with an outdoor program in the beautiful Montana mountains.
Marlee has always considered herself a willing follower. Give her a direction and she’s happy to help. Her older sister Ellie is a natural leader, and Marlee is content in her role as assistant.
Marlee and her sisters have been assigned to help with Ranger Rose’s team, and they are savoring the adventure. But in a heartbeat while the group is divided by a few hundred feet, fire breaks out between Ranger Rose and Marlee’s group. In this enthralling finale to the Off the Itinerary series, Marlee must face her fears with courage that only God can provide.
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My Thoughts
Overall I thought the story was well written and engaging! If you are looking for a great series especially for your tween this summer I recommend you grab this one!
About the Author
Liz is the author of the Off the Itinerary series, the wife of a professional tree climber, and the homeschooling mom of three energetic and laundry-producing children. Liz once spent a summer in Colorado teaching rock climbing, which she believes was a fantastic way to make money and memories. She resides with her family in Wisconsin, where they enjoy hiking and rock climbing. Liz and her husband have also backpacked in Colorado and the Grand Canyon, which have provided inspiration for her writing. She makes adventurous stories to encourage others to find adventures and expand their comfort zones (though admittedly, she still needs lots of practice expanding her own comfort zone).
More from Liz
After sending my five teenage characters through an avalanche and subjecting them to a lunatic with handcuffs (during a flash flood), I decided that a wildfire was the next disaster they should endure. From a plot perspective, a wildfire allows for much excitement; but I especially love the character refinement that takes place as my cast faces this natural disaster in the finale to my Off the Itinerary series. I hope your family will find encouraging entertainment in Ablaze.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, June 4
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 5
EmpowerMoms, June 5
Texas Book-aholic, June 6
Remembrancy, June 7
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 8
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, June 8
Inklings and notions, June 9
For Him and My Family, June 10
deb’s Book Review, June 11
Rebecca Tews, June 11
Locks, Hooks and Books, June 12
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 13
For the Love of Literature, June 14
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, June 15
Mary Hake, June 15
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, June 16
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, June 17
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, M. Liz is giving away the grand prize of a signed copy of Ablaze and a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10d04/ablaze-celebration-tour-giveaway
About the Book
In 1909, Grace McAlister set sail for Canada as one of the thousands of British Home Children taken from their families and their homeland. Though she is fortunate enough to be adopted by wealthy parents, the secrets of her past are kept hidden for ten years until someone from her long-buried childhood arrives on her doorstep. With this new connection to her birth family, will she be brave enough to leave her sheltered life in Toronto and uncover the truth?
After enduring hardship as an indentured British Home Child, Garth McAlister left Canada to serve in World War I. His sweetheart, Emma Lafferty, promised to wait for his return, but after three long years apart, her letters suddenly stopped. When Garth arrives home from the war to unexpected news, he is determined to return to Canada once more on a daunting mission to find the two women he refuses to abandon--his long-lost sister and his mysteriously missing sweetheart.
My Thoughts
About the Author
About the Book
Series: Call of the Rockies, Book
Author: Misty M. Beller
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: June 15, 2021
This epic journey is the only way to leave her secrets behind.
After eleven years spent looking for the girl who stole his heart, Jean-Jacques Baptiste—better known as French to his friends—is tempted to give up. Until the day he spotted the flaxen-haired stranger traveling the wooded path with Blackfoot Indians. He never imagined he’d find his childhood friend masquerading as a man in this Rocky Mountain wilderness, hundreds of miles from the Canadian town where he last saw her. No matter her reasons, he can’t let her go this time.
Colette Mignon’s life has become a cacophony of lies, including the fact that her Blackfoot Indian companions believe she’s a man. She’s willing to live the taxing life of a trapper in these desolate mountains as long as it keeps her secrets hidden. When her childhood friend and first love discovers her, his determination to help might put everything at risk.
As the worst of her past threatens to catch up with her, the hope for Colette’s new life shatters. But no matter what, she must protect the one good thing that came from all her mistakes. Though French is determined to stay at her side, she can’t let him become entangled in the perilous consequences of her actions. If only it wasn’t so painful to push him away. The danger pressing in may leave her only one choice—leave everything behind…again.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes another epic journey through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, lives will never be the same.
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My Thoughts
About the Author
Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.
She was raised on a farm in South Carolina, so her Southern roots run deep. Growing up, her family was close, and they continue to keep that priority today. Her husband and children now add another dimension to her life, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
God has placed a desire in Misty’s heart to combine her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life, writing historical novels that display God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.
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More from Misty
Ever Played Dress-up?
I’ll bet most of us played “Let’s Pretend” when we were kids. Maybe you dressed up as a princess, or a knight, or a soldier. When we were little, my grandmother had a secondhand wedding dress she let us play with. It had the long train and veil that dragged several feet behind a grown woman. We spent so many fun hours dressing up and pretending. And of course, there were all the times my older brother and I played cowboys as we rode our horses.
With so much experience playing dress-up and “let’s pretend,” I thoroughly enjoyed writing the story of a heroine who pretended to be a man! And not just a fellow around town. She joined up with a group of five Blackfoot braves and attempted to pass herself off as a man for weeks while she lived in their camp, trapping alongside them!
She had a good reason for attempting the ruse, and you can find out if she pulls it off in Faith in the Mountain Valley. This might be my favorite of all the books in the Call of the Rockies series. I pray you enjoy it too!
Blog Stops
lakesidelivingsite, June 8
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 8
Texas Book-aholic, June 9
Blessed & Bookish, June 10
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 10
Inklings and notions, June 11
Betti Mace, June 12
For Him and My Family, June 12
Locks, Hooks and Books, June 13
Connie’s History Classroom, June 14
cats in the cradle blog, June 14
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, June 15
deb’s Book Review, June 15
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, June 16
Mary Hake, June 16
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, June 17
Reviewingbooksplusmore, June 17
For the Love of Literature, June 18
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 19
Blossoms and Blessings, June 19
The Adventures of a Travelers Wife, June 20
Splashes of Joy, June 21
Jeanette’sThoughts, June 21
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Misty is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10d0a/faith-in-the-mountain-valley-celebration-tour-giveaway
About the Book
Series: Elnora Islands, Book 5
Author: Tabitha Bouldin
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 29, 2021
Sometimes, happily ever after is as elusive as a pirate’s treasure.
Darcy Riggins dove headfirst into the online dating pool and sank. Every time.
Her lifelong dream of becoming a wife and mother becomes more elusive every year. So, taking the lack of a Mr. Right in her life as a decided “No!” from God, Darcy gives up altogether.
Single and happy is not an oxymoron. Right?
Nigel Jones has loved Darcy for ages, but her father (his boss, of course) ordered him to keep his feelings to himself, thanks to a stupid mistake that Darcy (thankfully) doesn’t know about. Too bad her dad does.
Being single and content turns out to be tougher than Darcy imagined, and when she begins doubting everything she’s ever known, Nigel decides it’s time to admit his mistakes, tell the truth, and trust God for the outcome.
In this “forbidden-love-meets-friends-to-more” novel, Stealing the First Mate continues the Elnora Island romances of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.
The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.
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My Thoughts
About the Author
Tabitha Bouldin has a bachelor’s degree in creative writing/English from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and has been writing since 2015. When she’s not homeschooling her kids, you’ll find her curled up with a book. Tabitha’s genre of choice is Contemporary Christian Romance which she describes as: Adventure with heart.
More from Tabitha
I love the friends-to-something-more trope. There’s something invigorating about the challenges of stepping into a different kind of relationship with someone you already know and trust. The risk of losing the friendship if things go badly comes to the forefront and each character has to decide if they’ll take the risk or keep things as they are.
For Nigel and Darcy, there’s the added difficulty of Nigel’s unrequited love. They’ve been best friends forever, and he’s loved Darcy all that time. And she’s clueless! How does that happen?
I wish I could say this story came from my own experience, but that isn’t the case. While my husband and I knew each other for several years before we started dating, we were hardly friends. High school social circles are brutal things. Plus, he had a crush on my cousin, and I was dating someone else.
But it all worked out.
And we’re best friends now.
When it came time to write Stealing the First Mate, I knew Nigel and Darcy were friends. It wasn’t until I worked my way through the first chapter that the depth of their relationship started to emerge, and I realized they were best friends. Darcy runs to Nigel for advise (even dating advise, which became really awkward for Nigel).
Darcy has been looking for Mr. Right so long she can’t see the truth staring back at her in Nigel’s eyes.
Writing their story is one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in writing.
Blog Stops
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, June 14
Life, Love, Writing, June 14
lakesidelivingsite, June 15
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, June 15
The Sacred Line, June 15
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 16
Blossoms and Blessings, June 16
Texas Book-aholic, June 17
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, June 17 (Author Interview)
Inklings and notions, June 18
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, June 18
Cultivating Us, June 18
deb’s Book Review, June 19
Connect in Fiction, June 19
Locks, Hooks and Books, June 20
Blogging With Carol, June 20
Sodbuster Living, June 20
Remembrancy, June 21
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, June 21
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, June 22
For Him and My Family, June 22
Aryn The Libraryan 📚, June 23
Lots of Helpers, June 23
Labor Not in Vain , June 23
She Lives To Read, June 24
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 24
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 25
Joanne Markey, June 25
Splashes of Joy, June 26
Kayem Reads, June 26
Reflections From My Bookshelves, June 27
Simple Harvest Reads, June 27 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Tabitha is giving away the grand prize package a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10d56/stealing-the-first-mate-celebration-tour-giveaway
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