Saturday, July 25, 2020

How Sweet It Is Tour & Giveaway by Robin Lee Hatcher- Prism Book Tours

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops
you'll find snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below:

(With its own giveaway through July 27th.)

Launch - Author Interview

What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?

First, I hope readers will find a sweet romance at the center of the story. I enjoy writing about two people who don’t want to fall in love but who fall in love anyway. Second and most important, I pray that readers will take one step closer to God because of something they find in How Sweet It Is.

All-of-kind Mom - Review

"Another story about some broken people finding their way.
A story about trusting, forgiveness, and love. . . . Robin Lee Hatcher writes sweet romances that show us God’s love. This book is an excellent [example] of this."

Simply Susan - Review

"Robin Lee Hatcher’s books have always been an automatic read for me. Her Legacy of Faith series has certainly been very heartwarming and poignant, this book pouring many blessings into my heart. . . . So many precious nuggets were found in this book. Highly recommended."


"When you pick up a Robin Lee Hatcher book you know it's going to be good! . . . Hatcher has done a nice job in tying the past with the present together once again. . . . I highly recommend this book because you'll not want to put it down until you finish. This book will leave you feeling full and satisfied after a good read. Kind of like a wonderful dessert."

Hearts & Scribbles - Excerpt

“Thanks. You too. How are the wedding plans?”

“That’s why I’m here. Holly and I were going over wedding-cake ideas and looking at all the bride magazines I could find.”

Jed took a half step back. “Sounds like I’m intruding after all.”

“No, you’re not. We’re done. I was about to head home.” Trixie tipped her head slightly to one side.

Jed had the sudden feeling that he was being measured, studied, put under a microscope. Not a comfortable sensation.


"This novel was a nice way to round out the Legacy of Faith series. I believe that it can be read and understood without reading the first two books in the series. However, I feel that I had a greater appreciation for the historical portion of the novel because I have read the entire series.

I thought that Jed and Holly’s relationship growth throughout the story felt realistic."

ReviewsByErin - Review

"There was a beautiful layer of faith presented, and hope for those facing family conflicts. I can imagine a lot of people will enjoy this as a light read. I would highly recommend reading the whole series to get the full impact of Andrew's story."


"I loved this book! It made me want to bake a million things! . . . The family aspect was also super interesting! If you are looking for a great contemporary, then I suggest this one!"


"The story is one of healing and love and family and belonging. You go on the journey with Holly and Jed, two people who are dealing with their own set of struggles of trust, hurt and wanting something more. Along with their story, is the story of Jed's grandfather, Andrew. Popping back and forth from present day to Grandpa Andrew's day, the story of family and legacy is told. It was a heartwarming story that slowly took you from one place to the next with each chapter."


"How Sweet It Is is just as sweet as its title suggests! It’s a clean, inspirational romance that will challenge you to trust that God has your future in His hands. . . . The characters and the love that develops between them are very believable. But I think that the best part of the book is watching God’s plan unfold. . . . I have always loved Robin Lee Hatcher’s books, and How Sweet It Is is no exception."


"How Sweet It Is was a book that had me hooked from the very first word. I love reading books that connect with two time periods.

I loved Andrew and Helen’s story that was set in 1969 to 1970. They had such a fantastic love story. . . . The characters were so real to me. I could visualize what they were doing."


"As can be expected, How Sweet It Is uses Andrew’s bible to once again bring a family member back to their walk of faith. . . . It was encouraging to read about how seeming coincidences actually became evident as the obvious leading of the Lord.

A sweet romance, How Sweet It Is was easy to read and enjoyable. Although filled with scripture references, the faith element was not intrusive and did not detract from the story."


Pause for Tales - Review

"There was many beautiful lessons and truths in this story that pulled at my heartstrings. I enjoyed watching each of the people grow into better versions of themselves as they took away lessons from their ancestor Andrew Henning. This was a beautiful story of family and their legacy of faith and what that can mean for generations."

Splashes of Joy - Review

"I have read many of Robin Lee Hatcher’s books and love them all, and was excited to read and review this one. There is so much in this story, twists and turns that surprise you, making it a wonderful and entertaining read. If you enjoy a good clean Christian fiction, you don’t want to miss How Sweet It Is. Because Jed and Holly’s story truly is a really sweet story."


"This is a really nice love story, within a love story. . . . The characters were all portrayed well and very endearing. Although this [drama] was very predictable, it was very well written and inspiring."


“Holly, you may be older than me, but you don’t know much about men. Have you noticed the way he looks at you?”

It frightened her, thinking Trixie might be right. It frightened her even more, thinking she wanted her sister to be right. “Don’t.”

“Don’t what?”

“Don’t read too much into it. I . . . I’m not ready.”

"I was elated when I found that I'd get to read the third book of this series. I had read book two at its release last year and was eagerly waiting to read this one. I am happy to say that it lived up to my expectations. . . . All in all, I enjoyed this last book and it was definitely the uplifting read that I had been craving."


"I loved this sweet and delightful read. I adored Jed and Holly. They had perfect chemistry, making the book fun and entertaining. There was a little twist and turn I did not expect which made the story quite unpredictable. . . . I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean and inspiring romance."


"I loved returning to the Hennings family as this book continues to follow Andrew and Helen decades previous, while also catching up with their descendants in the present. The dual timelines are well written and complement each other well. I loved the themes of faith and commitment, as Jed takes time to consider things he hasn't had time for the in the past. A heartwarming and enjoyable read about family, faith, new opportunities, and lasting love."


"This was a sweet romance. I liked the chemistry between Holly and Jed. . . . I would recommend this as a quick clean inspirational romance. This is the third book in the series. It reads well as a stand alone."

Uplifting Reads - Excerpt

His smile made a shiver run down her spine. A pleasurable kind of shiver. One of anticipation. Something flickered in his eyes. Understanding, perhaps. With it, his smile faded. His eyes seemed to darken as he gazed intently into hers. His right hand rose to cup her cheek, the flat of his hand gentle against her skin. She couldn’t help but press into it. She was tempted to close her eyes, but she didn’t want to break the look passing between them. His face drew closer. Was this happening?

“Holly.” He whispered her name, as soft as a caress.

She feared her knees would buckle. Breathe, she reminded herself. Just breathe.

Hallie Reads - Review

"How Sweet It Is is a sweet story from Robin Lee Hatcher indeed . . . As romance and understanding grow, the present timeline complements Andrew’s one in the past to deliver a valuable message about trusting God through the good and the bad. Readers who have enjoyed the Legacy of Faith thus far are sure to enjoy this book; it is a satisfying conclusion."

Remembrancy - Review

"How Sweet It Is has some light-hearted moments that made me smile and some tougher moments that had me reaching for the tissues. Throughout the book, the message of the power, importance, and comfort of spending time digging into God’s word and building a strong relationship with Him rings through. This is an excellent end to the series, and like the author, I am sad to say goodbye to Andrew and his descendants."


"I love authors who can hook us into the emotional framework of a character immediately after we've started to read their story. With Hatcher, you don't have to wait long, as even within the Prologue of How Sweet It Is - you are rooted into the emotional heartache and anguish of Jed. . . . What I enjoyed the most though - is seeing how two ordinary people who weren't expecting anything extraordinary to happen to them suddenly find themselves in the middle of their own romance story! And that dear hearts, is why I kept turning the pages. . ."

Among the Reads - Review

"Lovers of more serious stories with the light of faith shining through will want to be sure to read How Sweet It Is. And while it easily stands alone, it builds on the events of the previous books of the Legacy of Faith series, so you’ll want to be sure to read them as well."


"As with the previous books in the Legacy Of Faith series, Robin Lee Hatcher presents a sweet romance combined with the reality of the messiness of family. . . . As much as I enjoyed the romance between Holly and Jed . . . it was still the sections with Andrew that I most looked forward to. Across three books he's gone through tragedy and triumph from young manhood to retirement age. He has faced each struggle with love and a faith that is to be admired. . . . It was just as wonderful, and bittersweet, as its predecessors. It is very much a book that you shouldn't miss."


Inside, Pumpkin welcomed her home with a loud meow. After setting aside her purse, Holly picked up the cat and buried her face in the feline’s long hair.

“Sweetheart, what am I going to do?”

Pumpkin answered with a purr.

“You never lie to me, do you? You’re just who you say you are.”

She carried the cat with her into the living room, stopping long enough to turn on the lamp before settling onto the sofa.

“I’m at the end. I don’t know what to do. God, I need Your help. There’s no hope without You.”


"This is the first book I’ve read by author Robin Lee Hatcher. And, it is a wonderful, sweet, darling, inspirational, and beautifully written story for the most part. The short chapters make it an extremely quick read. . .

The biggest message I loved from this book was in practicing grace when dealing with family and friends when it comes to conflicts and reconciliation.

Readers of the previous books in the series as well as fans of the author will more than likely enjoy this story."

I'm Into Books - Spotlight

Peaceful Pastime - Review

"How Sweet It Is the third book in the Legacy of Faith Series by Ms. Hatcher and I will say that it truly is a sweet, endearing novel. I absolutely adore a dual timeline and the author certainly had me engaged in the family saga from start to finish. . . . I thought this book was beautifully crafted with charming characters and one that will make you cry at times and one that will stay with you after you have finished reading it."

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How Sweet It Is

(Legacy of Faith, #3)

By Robin Lee Hatcher
Christian Contemporary Romance
Paperback, Audiobook & ebook, 304 Pages
July 14th, 2020 by Thomas Nelson

He lost his brother. She lost her dream. Together, they might find what they’re really looking for.

Holly Stanford is doing the best she can with the restaurant she inherited from her late uncle. But after her fiancé abandons her and the business, Holly regrets having given up her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Now a few bad financial decisions might cost her everything, including her hope for the future.

Jed Henning has done well with his new company despite his prodigal brother’s behavior. When Jed‘s father, the controlling member of the board of directors, temporarily suspends operations until his sons work out their differences, Jed resentfully chases his brother, Chris, to Boise. There Jed rents a basement apartment from Holly and hopes to convince Chris to get his act together before their company collapses.

Unaware that Holly is the one person who can help him get through to Chris, Jed starts the tough work of reconciliation armed with little more than a few family photographs, a stack of old letters, and a Bible that belonged to his great-grandfather, Andrew Henning. And as romance blossoms between Holly and Jed, the story of Jed’s great-grandfather highlights the power of God across the generations and the legacy of a family’s courageous faith.

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About the Author


Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 80 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, the HOLT Medallion, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. Robin is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat.


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Always Been Yours by Jaycee Weaver — Hanady's planning her dream wedding, but her injured best friend Keenan isn't the groom. If she can't see she's marrying the wrong guy soon, his leg won't be the only thing broken.

All the Moore by Toni Shiloh — Leilah Anderson has been living behind the screen to hide her disability, then she meets Reggie Moore face-to-face. Can their relationship survive the truth and distance between them?

A Holly, Bolly Christmas by Mikal Dawn — A dream wedding venue at Christmas? Sign Chahna Kapoor up. Even if her fiancé doesn’t know it…

Somehow, This Christmas by Teresa Tysinger — When not-so-merry mishaps threaten wedding planner Cate Forsyth's holiday wedding and reputation, will her own happily ever after with sweetheart Noah Bennett melt away?

A Promise So Sweet by Andrea Boyd — Lydia Osborn hasn't heard from her ex in ten years, so imagine her surprise when he shows up proposing marriage. Tis the season for love?

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Welcome Christian Author, Lisa Flickinger




ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Wife of one, mother of three, and grandmother of nine. I live and write in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. My journey to publication began in the stacks of our local library where I devoured fiction as a young girl and created small books out of construction paper.

When I'm not writing or reading, you will find me combing through antique shops, walking in the woods with my faithful Labrador Zeke, or sipping a Creme Brulee latte with friends.


The release of my first novel All That Glitters fulfills a lifelong dream of sharing the characters in my head with you, dear reader. Enjoy!

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A Rocky Mountain logging camp may be just the place to find herself.

To escape the devastation caused by the breaking of her wedding engagement, Isabelle Franklin joins her aunt in the Rocky Mountains to feed a camp of lumberjacks cutting on the slopes of Cougar Ridge. If only she could outrun the lingering nightmares.

Charles Bailey, camp foreman, and Stony Creek’s itinerant pastor develops a reputation to match his new nickname — Preach.  However, an inner battle ensues when the details of his rough history threaten to overcome the beliefs of his young faith.

Amid the hazards of camp life, the unlikely friendship growing between the two surprises Isabelle. She’s drawn to Preach’s brute strength and gentle nature as he leads the ragtag crew toiling for Pollitt’s Lumber. But when the ghosts from her past return to haunt her, the choices she will make change the course of her life forever—and that of the man she’s come to love.

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Welcome Christian Author, Rita Peterson Q & A

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Wife and mother of 6, Rita Peterson is an ambitious woman. Along with enjoying time with family, she spends her time reading, writing, homeschooling, maintaining a small hobby farm, and sharing knowledge on her YouTube channel, Everything Homemade. 

Rita loves to laugh and live life to the fullest on her property in northern Alberta, Canada.
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         Tell me about yourself. What got you started writing?

I’m a wife and mother to 6 children. I reside in northern, Alberta, Canada, and live a very busy fulfilling life. I’m a self-motivated individual with a passion to never give up no matter how hard it gets! I believe you can achieve what seems to be impossible with hard work and determination. 

This is how I’ve learned to overcome dyslexia and make my dreams of writing come true. I’m a successful YouTuber, the owner of Kitties Home Away From Home cat boarding business, published author to A Heart’s Journey Series, and an animal and nature lover.

I have a passion for writing since I was about 8 years old. It has always been my dream to be an author. I’ve always had stories in my head, but it wasn’t until senior high that I noticed I could move my English teachers emotionally with my essays or story assignments that I really thought I could have a chance at writing.

 I was teased and bullied a lot at school because I didn’t fit in. So for a while, I let the dream of writing fade. Then I married a wonderful man who encouraged me to follow my dreams and the rest is history.

How did you come up with your book idea? What inspired you?

Life inspired me. Heart’s Cry came from a passion I have inside me for labor and delivery. I enjoy the medical field and the challenges doctors/nurses face. The story around it comes from the love of the north mixed with my creative imagination. A lot of the characters showcase bits and pieces of myself along with personal struggles that I’ve faced.

What was the most difficult part of writing this book? How did you overcome this difficulty?

The most difficult part was making the hospital chapters realistic and possible. I overcame this with tons of research and watched many hours of YouTube documentaries especially around the topic of opioid-addicted babies and mothers and rare cases of pregnancies and emergency surgeries. The second difficult part was creating the Kangaroo Babies-n-Teens program. The kangaroo program exists around the world, but I wanted to take it a step further. This took many hours of thinking, planning, and writing.

       Who is your favorite character from the novel? What about them makes them your favorite?

In all honesty, I can’t pick a favorite character. I enjoy all of them as each one expresses their own individuality, as well as mirroring some part of me.

       Do your characters (or message) ever seem to have a life of their own or agenda?

Absolutely. I loosely sketch out my character's description, occupation, some quirks…etc. But when I’m writing is when the characters really come to life and evolve as I go. Their emotional mindset and reaction to circumstances grow as I write the book.   

       How has writing this book impacted you personally?

I have proved to myself and to others, who know me well, that with hard work, determination, and dedication, you can achieve your dream, and in my case, overcome dyslexia to be an author.   

       How many books do you currently have published? What genres?

Currently, I have published Heart’s Cry, the first book in the series A Heart’s Journey. The second book, Heart’s Courage, comes out next month, August 2020. I also have an action short story, Impeccable Timing, in an anthology called Little Bits.  As for genres, I’m definitely an adventure, romance, contemporary writer.

       What is your favorite thing about writing? Your least favorite?

My favorite thing about writing is escaping to another world and taking a quiet break from the events of my day. My least favorite thing about writing is picking names for the characters.  

What authors in your genre inspire you most?

I grew up reading Lurlene McDaniel. Janette Oak, Susan May Warren, Sherri Stewart are authors that inspire me. 

What would you tell a beginning author who wants to publish but doesn't believe he/she has enough talent?

Cynthia Hickey, the publisher of Winged Publications, gave me some sound advice, even though she rejected my first manuscript she saw potential.  She said, 'Writing is a learnable craft. Very few writers are naturally gifted. Find joy in the learning.'  This for me spoke to my heart.

Anyone with dedication, commitment, and perseverance can learn to write. The biggest advice I can give is to sit down and write and be open to constructive criticism.



Hearts Cry

Courageous Actions...

True Perseverance...

Unconditional Love..

Lily Ann MacBride, an accomplished and respected OB/GYN, is forced to transfer from Seattle, Washington due to the jealousy of an overbearing boss. 


On arrival in Anchorage, Alaska, she meets a handsome rustic doctor, Clyde Nelson, who stirs up all kinds of emotions, she would rather remain buried.


Both doctors find themselves captivated with each other, but are unwilling to let their guard down. Lily Ann’s internal battle with her own self-worth and personal acceptance, mixed with past rejections, prevents her from falling in love. Clyde, conversely, longs for a woman’s love, but needs to mentally and emotionally move on from his tragic past.

Can Clyde and Lily Ann overcome their barriers? Is true love right around the corner?

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 With over 600 reviews on Amazon, these four full-length novels of the Southern Hearts Series by Janet W. Ferguson are substantially discounted! 

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Welcome Christian Author, Kristine Riley




ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As a child, I loved to read.  I looked forward to going to the local library to sign out as many books as I could manage to read in the two-week period allowed.  When I became a Mom, reading before bedtime became a special part of our evening routine as we snuggled on the couch, my son and daughter each selecting a book.  It wasn't just about reading the words on the page, but creating voices for each of the characters in the books and making the books come alive in their hands.  Oohs and aahs and surprises at the turn of each page!

Writing would come many years later.  After my children left home to go on to college and technical school, I continued living and working, in office administration for a real estate company in the town where we lived.   Always, my favorite part of the job was the people I worked for, and the people who I came to meet.

What started my writing was my response to God's call, in 2008, to move to a city, within the interior of British Columbia, from the coast where I had spent most of my life.

After settling in my new home, I started working at my new job,  but then came a downturn in the economy, and I was laid off.  A door opened for another job, then closed several months later.  Everything was going wrong.  I prayed and asked God if He still had a plan for me.

That very April night, in 2010, God woke me up with my first book 'The Story of Henrietta Caterpillar'.  Within two to three hours I had written the story and knew what the illustrations were to look like.  Not knowing anything about publishing, a trip to visit my friends in my former town provided an unexpected open door and a connection for self-publishing.  Then another door opened in my new city to meet an illustrator who, I discovered, had connections with my family.  Was it easy?  No.  It took a step of faith, and I'm so glad that I took that step. 

As a Mom, and now a Nana (Grandma), it is important to me to let my grandchildren know how much God loves them, and that He has a unique and wonderful plan for each and every child.  I was concerned about the 'pressure' children are faced with to grow up too quickly without having an opportunity to fully live and enjoy their childhood years.   So as 'Henrietta' changed from a caterpillar to a butterfly, and moved from the forest to a garden, came the second and third books and new adventures for 'Henrietta' and her friends.

God continued to open doors as I was invited to speak about 'Henrietta' at a gathering. From this, I  met a woman who wanted to buy a book for her granddaughter.  When she said that these books would fit well in a suitcase to go to Africa, her words re-ignited something that God had spoken to my heart many years before  - that one day I would be going on a mission trip to Africa.  I had tucked this away, but now another door opened and I found 'Henrietta' and I on our way to West Africa - not once, but four times. Books are in short supply so I was able to take books to donate to schools, church classes for the children and Hope Homes.  Every time the plane lands in Liberia, I feel like I am 'home'.

The fourth book, 'The Heart of Africa's Garden', was birthed from these trips. 

I love to read, and hear about, books by authors who inspire children to be all they can be, helping them to navigate through their growing years.  Children need to know that they are a treasure and a gift not only to their family but also to their community and to the world.

I was excited to be a co-author on a book project 'Walking in Your Destiny - Moving Through the Fear' in 2015.  Something a little different but a shared opportunity with women from different parts of Canada and the U. S.

I believe everyone has a story to share.  Sometimes the greatest story is when the person takes that first step!

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The Story of Henrietta Caterpillar – Book One

The theme at the heart of this simple but engaging children’s tale is the longing and search for who we truly are and the miracle of transformation. It is an expression of the beauty and uniqueness of each individual life and an inspiration to all children to develop the love, gifts, and talents that God has given to each of them.

Children need to sense how important their presence is, not only in the lives of their parents and grandparents, but also in their friendships, in the community, and the world. At heart, we are all children and need encouragement to become everything God created us to be – but it begins at a very early age. May this book help to start your child or grandchild on his or her life journey. Illustrations by Lyle Doucette.



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Walking In Your Destiny – Moving Through Fear

What is the dream, goal, or passion in your life that needs encouragement to take flight? Everyone has a story, gift, or talent waiting to be unfolded in his or her life.

God has created every person’s life with a unique purpose. He has filled that life with gifts and talents to use and share with family, friends, and the local and global community.

One of the key reasons dreams never take flight, goals are put on a shelf or passions become cold is FEAR.

I am so excited to be a co-author of this book along with 16 other amazing women from different cities, provinces, and states each with their own unique story and dreams.

Whether you are young or mature in years, I pray you will be inspired and encouraged by this book, to live your dreams, moving through the fear and walking in your destiny.


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Monday, July 20, 2020

Welcome Christian Author Toni Shiloh Q & A



Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and multi-published Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring God glory and to learn more about His goodness. 

Her novel, Grace Restored, was a 2019 Holt Medallion finalist and Risking Love is a 2020 Selah Award finalist.

A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and of the Virginia Chapter, Toni seeks to help readers find authors. She loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media. You can learn more about her writing at http://tonishiloh.com.





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                                                              Q & A
       Tell me about yourself. What got you started writing?

I’ve been married for fifteen years to my hubby and we have two awesome boys who keep me on my toes. I have always been an avid reader but the desire to write came later in life when I went back to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. After taking some creative writing classes, I really really wanted to write a romance book, so I prayed about it and here I am.

      How did you come up with your book idea? What inspired you?


The book covers were a huge part of my inspiration and were picked before I started writing. 😊

What was the most difficult part of writing this book? How did you overcome this difficulty?

I think the hard thing was balancing the relationship between Tori and Fox and her faith quest. Thankfully I had critique partners and beta readers to help me and offer feedback.

Who is your favorite character from the novel? What about them makes them your favorite?

Fox! If you’ve read the book, you’ll totally understand. He’s protective, loyal, and has a heart of gold!

       Do your characters (or message) ever seem to have a life of their own or agenda?

Oh most definitely! I’m a pantser so I don’t plot my novels so I have no idea where the story is going to go. It’s the fun thing about writing that way.

How has writing this book impacted you personally?

That’s such a good question. I think it showed me that I could go outside the box and enjoy a different writing style but still stay true to my author's voice. And it showed me how much I love to write. 😊

       How many books do you currently have published? What genres?

 I have 15 books published in the contemporary romance genre. They all fit under the Christian fiction genre.

       What is your favorite thing about writing? Your least favorite?

My favorite thing about writing is that very first draft, seeing that blank screen and filling it with a story that’s bursting to be written. My least favorite is editing, lol.

What authors in your genre inspire you most?

There are so many! I love Becky Wade, Sarah Monzon, Courtney Walsh, Bethany Turner, Melissa Tagg, and many more.

 What would you tell a beginning author who wants to publish but doesn’t believe he/she has enough talent?

Talent can be cultivated. Read books in the genre you want to write it. Read craft books and find which style works best for you. Go to writer's conferences, join writing organizations that offer classes, etc. Most importantly, write, write, and write some more. You’ll get better the more you write. The way I write today is nothing like my first book because I worked at my craft and have taken classes to enhance my skills.

My life has always been in the spotlight. Born to two famous parents and then quickly rising to "super" status in the modeling world ensured that I, Astoria "Tori" Bell, would always have my image plastered across newsstands. Unfortunately, adoring fans weren't always magnanimous and now I have a stalker on my hands.


Oddly enough, the tall, dark, and all-too handsome bodyguard hired to protect me seems more harmful than the threatening notes from the stalker. As well as his plan to flush out the danger by proposing a fake engagement.




The lines between pretend and reality blur and I have to shore up my resolves. Baggage from my past means I can't let myself be vulnerable. But the way Marcel Fox treats me has me thinking otherwise.

With a new rock on my finger and the man who put it there by my side, happily ever after seems like a possibility or is that as fake as my public persona?


The Truth About Fame is the second book in the Christian Chick Lit series: Faith & Fortune. 
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Sunday, July 19, 2020

Review of If I Were You by Lynn Austin




About Lynn Austin

For many years, Lynn Austin nurtured a desire to write but frequent travels and the demands of her growing family postponed her career. When her husband's work took Lynn to Bogota, Colombia, for two years, she used the B.A. she'd earned at Hope College and Southern Connecticut State University to work as a teacher. After returning to the U.S., the Austins moved to Anderson, Indiana, Thunder Bay, Ontario, and later to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

It was during the long Canadian winters at home with her children that Lynn made progress on her dream to write, carving out a few hours of writing time each day while her children napped. Lynn credits her early experience of learning to write amid the chaos of family life for her ability to be a productive writer while making sure her family remains her top priority.


From bestselling and eight-time Christy Award–winning author Lynn Austin comes a remarkable novel of sisterhood and self-discovery set against the backdrop of WWII.

1950. In the wake of the war, Audrey Clarkson leaves her manor house in England for a fresh start in America with her young son. As a widowed war bride, Audrey needs the support of her American in-laws, whom she has never met. But she arrives to find that her longtime friend Eve Dawson has been impersonating her for the past four years. Unraveling this deception will force Audrey and Eve’s secrets—and the complicated history of their friendship—to the surface.

1940. Eve and Audrey have been as different as two friends can be since the day they met at Wellingford Hall, where Eve’s mother served as a lady’s maid for Audrey’s mother. As young women, those differences become a polarizing force . . . until a greater threat—Nazi invasion—reunites them. With London facing relentless bombardment, Audrey and Eve join the fight as ambulance drivers, battling constant danger together. An American stationed in England brings dreams of a brighter future for Audrey, and the collapse of the class system gives Eve hope for a future with Audrey’s brother. But in the wake of devastating loss, both women must make life-altering decisions that will set in motion a web of lies and push them both to the breaking point long after the last bomb has fallen.

This sweeping story transports readers to one of the most challenging eras of history to explore the deep, abiding power of faith and friendship to overcome more than we ever thought possible.

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MY REVIEW
Eve, a scullery maid to a wealthy family in England and Audrey, a member of the family become close friends even though Audrey's mother forbids it. When the war breaks out they decide to enlist together. It's worse than they could have ever imagined.

 Mistakes are made by both women. Eve compounds hers by sinful behavior. She has turned away from God but believes she is being punished and God has rejected her.  Can she obtain forgiveness?

 The story is full of betrayal, guilt, and deception. Friends drift apart worried that their relationship of being more like sisters, will never be the same. Lives are shattered, but can they be saved?

 The relationships are very real and the backdrop of the war was very well researched. It is one of the best historical novels I've read this year. The story evoked many emotions as I lived through the characters in the book. I had tears in my eyes at one moment and laughed at Eve's behavior the next.

 The author's writing style was easy to read and I can't wait for the next novel to come out. Highly recommended and one of my favorite authors.

 I won this book in a giveaway on Goodreads and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.
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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Kentucky Bride Blog Tour & Giveaway by Caryl McAdoo


About the Book



 Book:  Kentucky Bride
Author: Caryl McAdoo
Genre:  Historical Christian Romance
Release Date: June 9, 2020

A Country Divided…And so is her heart.

 Some might say you can’t be too fussy when almost every unattached young man is off fighting for Southern freedom, but that shouldn’t mean a rebel’s daughter has any business with a Union soldier. Forbidden love never created greater battles than Gigi’s unexpected love for a Union soldier.

 A dashing Rebel Soldier. The daughter of a Federal Soldier. How will they overcome the odds and a war to be together? Find out in this twist on Romeo and Juliet.


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About the Author







Award-winning author Caryl McAdoo prays her story brings God glory and her best-selling stories—over fifty published—delight Christian readers around the world. The prolific writer also enjoys singing the new songs the Lord gives her; you may listen to YouTube. 



Sharing four children and eighteen grand sugars with Ron, her high-school-sweetheart-husband of over fifty years, she lives in the woods south of Clarksville, the seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas. The McAdoo's wait expectantly for God to open the next door.



















More from Caryl

It thrilled me to be a part of the North and South Collection series, thirty-seven titles by seventeen authors project headed up by Christine Sterling Bortner. One reason is that my husband and co-writer has always been a Civil War buff, and the other because it’s such a huge undertaking. I’m actually writing two titles, Kentucky in 1861 and Nevada in 1865.



The stories are broken up by the years (1861-1865) and then the years divided into the states or territories (37 in all) as to when its most major event happened. So, if a reader stays with the series, one releases every other week, they will enjoy a chronological overview of the Civil War.



This story, Kentucky Bride is set near Bowling Green where the Confederates first set up their area headquarters. Twenty-thousand men descended on the city of seven hundred. Nearby, General Hindman with fifteen hundred men that included the 8th Cavalry Regiment from Texas, a group of Texas Rangers who’d joined the effort. Of course, I had to have a Texan as a hero! 😊



My heroine is eighteen-year-old Gardenia Gladiola Garland who helps her grandfather in the family business as her papa, brother, and uncle were gone. They’d joined the Union Army several weeks before. She hates the flowery name her mother pinned on her almost as much as the war and insists on being called Gigi.



My Texas Ranger hero, Ephraim Edward Kerns is sent to meet a supply wagon and it surprises to find such a lovely young woman mule skinning. He ties his horse to the back of the wagon and takes over for her, falling in love with her intelligence, beauty, and determination practically at first sight.



This Texas author hopes readers will love these two young ones, and I’m always “Praying my story gives God glory!”






My Review





Set in 1861, Bowling Green, Kentucky, the storyline was kept in character with the Civil War and the hard times surrounding it.

Due to her grandfather becoming ill on the trip running supplies to the confederates, Gardenia Gladiola meets Ephraim Kerns who is a Texas Ranger. There is a sweet romance blooming, but can it sustain even during wartime and through her mother's disapproval?

A heart-warming story of trust, faith, hope, and courage.
I received a copy of the book from the author and voluntarily choose to review it.









                              







                             Blog Stops











Novels Corner, July 12





Pause for Tales, July 14







Bizwings Blog, July 18




Betti Mace, July 20




KarenSueHadley, July 21



Artistic Nobody, July 22 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
















To celebrate her tour, Caryl is giving away the grand prize of 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.







































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