I’m delighted to introduce you to debut author
Sarah E. Ladd
and her Regency romance
The Heiress of Winterwood
Thomas Nelson
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Here’s Sarah on Sarah
Every word has a melody.
This truth has intrigued me since my early years. Even before I fully understood the meaning behind many of the words, I devoured literature and consumed poetry.
Austen, Alcott, Wordsworth: I left no piece of literature untouched, left no author unexamined. I continue to see magic in how a word is transformed by the word next to it and how written thoughts can incite emotion and evoke change.
In addition to a lifetime of writing and exploring fiction, I have more than ten years of strategic marketing and brand management experience, including five years of marketing non-fiction books and three years of marketing the musical arts. I live in Indiana and am blessed to share my life with my amazing husband, sweet daughter, and very lovable Golden Retriever.
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The Heiress of Winterwood
Amelia Barrett gave her word. Keeping it could cost her everything.
When estate heiress Amelia Barrett vows to raise her dying friend’s infant baby, she defies family expectations and will do anything to keep her promise – even to the point of proposing to the child’s father, Graham Sterling, a sea captain she’s never met. Captain Graham Sterling prefers life at sea in a disciplined world where a man controls his destiny, but when his wife’s death forces him to examine his priorities, he resolves to provide a good home for his infant daughter, whatever the cost. Tragedy strikes when the child vanishes with little more than a sketchy ransom note to hint to her whereabouts. Amelia’s detailed plans would normally see her through any trial, but now, desperate and shaken, she examines her soul and must face her pride. Graham’s strength and self-control have served him well and earned him much respect, but chasing perfection has kept him a prisoner of his own discipline. Both must learn to accept God’s sovereignty and relinquish control so they can grasp the future He has planned for them.
Here’s a glimpse of the story from Sarah:
Graham stepped toward her, eyed the coachman, and lowered his voice. “You cannot go with me.”
Any of you love a good Regency novel?
February 13, 2013 at 12:34 am
I am SO looking forward to Sarah’s debut, it sounds fabulous!
February 13, 2013 at 12:43 am
Rel, thank you so much for sharing my book on your blog! I’m thrilled!
February 13, 2013 at 4:01 am
i signed up for a litfuse blog tour as soon as it was mentioned. i cannot WAIT for this. the cover is gorgeous ( heard it was brandon hill) and i think it sounds so wonderful, atmospheric and —above all— literary. i also perused your website, sarah, and loved your inclusion of alcott, austen and wordsworth! can’t wait!
February 13, 2013 at 11:39 am
Thanks Rachel! You are correct … if I am not mistaken, Brandon Hill photographed the model,and the design folks at Thomas Nelson created the final cover art. They make a great team! I adore the cover!
February 20, 2013 at 8:13 am
rachel » This sounded like one for you, Rach 🙂 Thanks for sharing xo
February 13, 2013 at 6:18 am
The cover is fantastic, but the book sounds even better! I do love Regencies as I love all things historical and look forward to this one. By the way, Rel, I meant to tell you that I watched a lot of tennis from down your way during the Aussie Open. I hope to make it there some day. I am a HUGE tennis fan and your tournament is one of my favorites to watch! Go Nole!
February 20, 2013 at 8:12 am
Aaron » I go the Open every year with my brother in law. We love it. Saw Federer play again which is always a treat 🙂 I’m not so much of a fan of Novak but he’s growing on me 😉 You will definitely have to come over one January and visit. It’s a fantastic tournament and, of course, Melbourne is a fabulous city!
February 13, 2013 at 8:05 am
There’s nothing like a good Regency. Looking forward to reading it. 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 8:10 am
Amanda Deed » 🙂
February 13, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Thank you for sharing the author information. I just recently added this book to my TBR. I am a big fan of regency fiction. It is always exciting to start a new promising series, but even more so when it is a debut novel. I was not aware that this one was, so again, thanks.
February 20, 2013 at 8:10 am
Grace » That’s great to hear, Grace. One of the reasons I do this blog is to connect readers to great books. I hope you enjoy this one.
February 15, 2013 at 6:32 pm
This has me interested already in needing to read this book of Sarah’s.
February 20, 2013 at 8:07 am
Maxie Anderson » Great – that’s the idea of these posts!
November 19, 2013 at 5:09 am
I just finished this book and really enjoyed it. The author definitely captured the atmosphere and language of the Regency period. I’m very much looking forward to the next book to see how William Sterling will redeem himself.