About the Book
When romance blooms between her and Peter Ronan, Mollie finally allows herself to hope for a brighter future--until her father voices his disapproval of the match and moves her to California to ensure the breakup. Still, time and providence are at work, even when circumstances are at their bleakest. Mollie may soon find that someone far greater than her father is in control of the course of her life--and that even the command to "honor thy father" has its limits.
New from New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick, Beneath the Bending Skies is a sweeping story of hospitality, destiny, and the bonds of family.
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Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
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Excerpt
So Vera would be alone for Christmas—not that she planned to acknowledge the holiday. Whowas there to celebrate with anyway? After five months in Fairview, she hadn’t made a single friend.She’d heard that as one got older it grew more difficult to make new friends. Perhaps her loneliness was proof of that.
A loud knocking at her door brought Vera’s little pity party to a halt. Hurrying to see who waspounding so urgently—since no one ever called on her here—she suddenly remembered she was still in her pajamas and robe. She cracked open the door with a cautious hello? but could see no one.
“Please, please, can you help me?” a small voice pleaded from down below.
Vera blinked at the small child who stood on her doorstep. With two messy blond pigtails, barefeet, and widened blue eyes, the little girl looked somewhat lost and confused. And like Vera, the child was dressed in sleepwear, except hers was a thin, summery nightgown that looked none too warm.
“Wh-what?” Vera fumbled to unlatch the chain and fully open the door. “Who are you?”
“I’m Fiona,” the girl reached for Vera’s hand and, grasping it tightly, tugged. “We live right there.”
She pointed to the opened door across the hallway. “Mama is sick. Please help me!”
“Oh my!” Leaving her own door wide open, Vera let the child lead her across the hall and intothe condo.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a print copy of A Quilt for Christmas, a $10 Starbucks gift card, and quilted coasters!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 12, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 19, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.
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About the Book
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Christian/Romance/Historical
Release date: September, 2022
Detective Jackson Forge can hardly wait to marry the street-sly swindler who’s turned his life upside down. Kit Turner is equally excited to wed the handsome detective, and what better way to show her love than providing him with a gift any man of the law would love? She determines to bring to justice the men who years ago hurt his brother—despite Jackson’s warning to leave the past in the past. As she digs into the mystery of what happened, she unwittingly tumbles into her own history and endangers her future happiness with Jackson.
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My Thoughts
What a great book this was! I have not read the first one but other than learning the backstory of the characters you will be able to follow this one pretty well. That being said I am going to read the first one which is waiting for me on my TBR shelf! This story was full of action from beginning to end and definitely kept you turning the pages.
The characters were great. Kit is spunky, resourceful and extremely stubborn while Jackson is her true balance being steady, devoted but equally as stubborn which is cause for some very fun times throughout the story. I did chuckle out loud once or twice.
There are definitely some twists and turns I was not expecting which always makes for a great read. The thread of faith is strong as the characters learn not only about each other but truly relying on God for everything.
Overall I enjoyed this read and I definitely recommend it!
My Rating: 4 Stars/ Really Liked it
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
And guess what? She loves to hear from readers! Feel free to drop her a note at michellegriep@gmail.com.
More from Michelle
A Visit to Borough Market
Whenever I skip across the pond, I make it a point to stop at the Borough Market for some great meals. This area was—and is—a popular place to shop and an absolute must-see for food lovers. From grocers, fishmongers, cheese sellers, and butchers to all kinds of ethnic eats, it’s hard not to want to sample everything.
Believe it or not, Borough market has been in operation for the past thousand years. Yes, you read that correctly. It actually began as a bridge, constructed in 990. But let’s fast forward to the Victorian era, shall we?
In the nineteenth century, a railway viaduct was constructed through the middle of the market, which brought in more people—but also brought in more noise, soot, disruption, and crime. In such a hotbed of activity, it’s easy to imagine cutpurses and pickpockets of all sorts.
And that’s the perfect scene for a certain con-artist turned investigator to meet with an informant. In The Bride of Blackfriars Lane, Kit Turner is up to her old shenanigans, much to Jackson’s chagrin. You can visit Borough Market along with her in this wild ride through Victorian London. It’s just one of the many stops in a city that never gets old.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, September 27
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, September 27
Life of Literature, September 27
All-of-a-kind Mom, September 27
Texas Book-aholic, September 28
Book Looks by Lisa, September 28
Bigreadersite, September 28
Betti Mace, September 29
Genesis 5020, September 29
Remembrancy, September 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 30
Christina’s Corner, September 30
A Baker’s Perspective, September 30
She Lives to Read, October 1
Inklings and notions, October 1
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 1
For Him and My Family, October 2
Blogging With Carol, October 2
Daysong Reflections, October 2
Hallie Reads, October 2
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, October 3 (Author Interview)
Where Faith and Books Meet, October 3
deb’s Book Review, October 3
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 4
Jeanette’s Thoughts, October 4
Holly’s Book Corner, October 4
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, October 5
Bizwings Blog, October 5
Back Porch Reads, October 5
Connie’s History Classroom, October 6
Books I’ve Read, October 6
Blossoms and Blessings, October 6
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 7
Splashes of Joy, October 7
Simple Harvest Reads, October 7 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
The Write Escape, October 8
Tell Tale Book Reviews, October 8
Vicky Sluiter, October 8
Through the Fire Blogs, October 8
Pause for Tales, October 9
Cover Lover Book Review, October 9
Labor Not in Vain, October 9
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, October 10
Melissa’s Bookshelf, October 10
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, October 10
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, October 10
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon e-gift card and a copy of The Bride of Blackfriars Lane!!
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/21aab/the-bride-of-blackfriars-lane-celebration-tour-giveaway
About the Book
Learning the trade of a master jeweler is hard work, but Christopher Miller takes pride in running his family's small shop and earning the respect of the people around him. But when he discovers that he has six weeks to buy his shop from his landlord before it is sold, he must find a way to save his grandfather's legacy.
United by the discovery of a legendary treasure, Chris and Julia find hope in each other. But when Julia's past catches up with her, doubt creeps into Chris's heart. Can he really trust her and her stories?
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Welcome to the Blog Blitz for Getting Past the Publishing Gatekeepers by Hope Bolinger, Linda Fulkerson, Rowena Kuo, and Carrie Schmidt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Getting Past the Publishing Gatekeepers Remember when Dorothy finally reached the Emerald City only to be halted by the Gatekeeper, blocking her hopes of seeing the Great and Powerful Wizard?
Subscribe to the Publishing Gatekeepers newsletter and receive a tip sheet on 12 ways for getting past the gatekeepers.
EXCERPT
From the section on Publishers, written by Linda Fulkerson
Invest in Your Career
If your goal is to write the one book on your heart, then you should probably self-publish.Publishers are seeking career writers. Those who are willing to invest time, effort, and yes, evenmoney, to improve their craft and promote themselves and their books.
I’ve met a lot of authors throughout the years who were afraid to spend any money to improvetheir writing or build their platforms. But remember, anything in life takes time, effort, andoftentimes, money.
I have literally seen people in tears because some free shiny object they signed up for in orderto save a few dollars later turned out to be a disaster. Sometimes “free” costs too much.
Become a better writer
Writing is a skill. A craft. And it’s a craft that can be improved upon and developed. Many bookshave been written on the craft of writing. Set a goal of reading at least one such book permonth. Do the exercises. Practice.
Another great way to improve your writing skills is to attend classes, conferences, and takeonline courses. Learn from those with more experience than you. Study at the feet of abestseller. Take a successful author to lunch, if you can. Subscribe to newsletters and blogs ofsuccessful authors in your genre.
One of the most important things aspiring authors can do is read. Read. Read. Read. Don’t limityourself to just the genre you wish to be published in. Read in a variety of genres. Read classics.Read new releases that have hit the bestseller list. Read past bestsellers. Great writers arevoracious readers.
Seek feedback. One thing that has baffled me throughout my years in the publishing industry ismeeting a would-be author who has never requested feedback from his or her writing. Somethink because they made good grades in high school English, they can write a bestseller.Successful authors are perpetual learners. To become successful yourself, study the craft, learnfrom the masters, read, and get feedback. You’ll be well on your way to growing a great writingcareer, and you will definitely win the heart of publishers!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Hope Bolinger is an acquisitions editor at End Game Press and the author of 21 books. She's contributed to 10 other books, in addition, including Getting Past the Gatekeepers. She loves to model, do theater, and get lost in the woods.
Connect with Hope by visiting hopebolinger.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a $40 Amazon gift card.
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 5, 2022 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 12, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.
Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
About the Book
With two members of his team badly injured and rebels in hot pursuit, Rick will have to draw upon all his strength and cunning to get her out alive . . . because he's beginning to think they just might overcome their differences and be able to make a life together.
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An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee and her husband finally settled in central Kentucky so they could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. Hallee’s oldest daughter is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, her middle son struggles as a hexagonal “autism spectrum” peg in this round world, and her youngest son fills the house with wooshes and bangs as he fights imaginary bad guys while wearing a Spiderman costume and wielding a Ninja sword.
When she’s not penning novels, you will find her in the kitchen, which she considers the ‘heart of the home’. Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food “Parody” cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture.
Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between.
Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you. You can reach Hallee at hallee@halleebridgeman.com
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About the Book
Before the ceremony on the day of the wedding, Eliza's great-aunt Rose gives her a family heirloom quilt and tells her that she may use it to change one event in the past. Eliza appreciates the woman's heart, but she dismisses the strange conversation while keeping the beautiful quilt.
Several years later, mourning the loss of their third child, Eliza discovers her inability to deliver a healthy baby is genetic. Remembering her great-aunt's strange words, she decides that if she can go back in time and reject Jesse's proposal, she can save him the heartache of a childless marriage. Her sacrifice will allow him to marry someone else and raise a family. But once she puts her plan into action, she discovers the true impact of her decision--on Jesse and so many others within their community.
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Cindy Woodsmall is an award-winning, New York Times, and CBA best-selling author of twenty-five works of fiction and one nonfiction book. Coverage of Cindy’s Amish connections and her novels has been featured on ABC Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal. She lives in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains.
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