A last look before bedtime on Amazon and I find myself preparing this post as I just can’t help myself! Given that it is well past midnight now (these cover art posts are quite time consuming!) I’m going to let you do the talking about these ones!
I will say that I can’t wait to read Beth White’s novel ~ I’m thrilled she is back ~ Lynette’s, Patricia’s, & Mesu’s. That’s not to say I’m not looking forward to reading the others, of course, although Melody’s Amish novel just doesn’t appeal to me at my age – LOL!
Dan’s cover is not yet available but I’ll post it as soon as I can.
There are some lovely covers here and some ones that I have some concerns about but I’ll mention those things as I respond to your comments. I also have some responses to my second Thomas Nelson cover art post that I promise I will get to after I’ve had some sleep 🙂
Please share your thoughts with me on cover design and story.
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No One to Trust by Lynette Eason
Summer Abernathy wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, three men in her home intent on finding him, and the life she’s been living based on a lie. Which Kyle Abernathy did she marry? The computer programmer she met in line at the bank? Or the one who was apparently using that image as a cover story?
The search for her husband–and answers–takes Summer ever deeper into a world of organized crime where people are used one moment and discarded the next. And with her deepest relationship of trust already shattered, Summer doesn’t know who to believe.
Always thrilling, Lynette Eason outdoes herself in this taut, breakneck story of lies, loyalties, and love that will have readers up all night to discover the truth hidden in the shadows.
January, 2014
Dare to Love Again by Julie Lessman
Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman, resorting to a mammoth hat pin for protection on her way to and from the school where she teaches. But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast she quickly discovers she is no match for rum-soaked brute strength.
Detective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite jiu-jitsu, but it seems he has little choice in the matter. Sparks fly every time the two meet until a grudging friendship develops into something deeper. But when Nick suddenly leaves town, Allison realizes he’s a fraud just like all the rest of the men she’s cared for. Does she dare love again?
The lushness of the glorious Gilded Age beautifully showcases Lessman’s passion as a writer in this engaging love story written with humor and heart. From the glamour of San Francisco’s Nob Hill to the seedy gambling dens of the Barbary Coast, Dare to Love Again is a journey to find a love that never fails. Fans will love revisiting the world of the cousins McClare, and new readers will seek more of Julie’s passion-filled novels.
January, 2014
The Calling by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Twenty-year-old Bethany Schrock is restless. Her love life has derailed, her faith hangs by a thread, and she is spending the incredibly hot summer days wading through a lifetime’s accumulation of junk at the home of five ancient Amish sisters. About the only thing that holds her interest is the spirited and dangerously handsome Jimmy Fisher–and he seems bent on irritating her to no end.
When the sly old sisters and a guest at the Inn get Bethany involved in running the local soup kitchen and starting a community garden, she suddenly finds herself wondering, Shootfire! How did that happen? Despite her newfound purposefulness, a gnawing emptiness about a childhood mystery continues to plague her. Encouraged by Jimmy Fisher, she will seek out the answers she craves–and uncover a shocking secret that will break her heart, heal it, and point her to love.
Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher delivers her trademark twists, turns, and tender romance in this delightful and exciting visit to the deceptively quiet community of Stoney Ridge.
January, 2014
With Autumn’s Return by Amanda Cabot
Elizabeth Harding arrives in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to establish her medical practice thanks to the wooing of her two older sisters who extolled the beauty of the land. She’s certain she’ll have a line of patients eager for her expertise and gentle bedside manner. However, she soon discovers the town and its older doctor may not welcome a new physician. Even more frustrating, the handsome young attorney next door may not be ready for the idea of a woman doctor. For his part, Jason Nordling has nothing against women, but he’s promised himself that the woman he marries will be a full-time mother.
Despite their firm principles, Elizabeth and Jason find that mutual attraction–and disdain from the community–is drawing them ever closer. And when the two find themselves working to save the life and tattered reputation of a local woman, they’ll have to decide how far they’re willing to go to find justice–and true love.
January, 2014
Shadows of the Past by Patricia Bradley
Psychology professor and criminal profiler Taylor Martin prides herself on being able to solve any crime, except the one she wants most desperately to solve–the disappearance of her father twenty years ago. When she finally has a lead on his whereabouts, Taylor returns home to Logan Point, Mississippi, to investigate. But as she is stalking the truth about the past, someone is stalking her.
Nick Sinclair pens mystery novels for a living, but the biggest mystery to him is how he can ever get over the death of his wife–a tragedy he believes he could have prevented. With his estranged brother the only family he has left, Nick sets out to find him. But when he crosses paths with Taylor, all he seems to find is trouble.
Join the chase as this determined duo search the murky shadows of the past for the keys to unlocking the present and moving into a future filled with new hope and love. Readers will be swept into the sultry South in this debut novel from a promising and already award-winning writer.
February, 2014
My Amish Boyfriend by Melody Carlson
Sixteen-year-old Shannon McNamara has exciting plans for the summer, and she can’t wait to get to them. Unbeknownst to her, however, her widowed and ailing mother has plans of her own–to relocate them both to the heart of Amish country in Ohio where she has relatives who can look after her. Shannon quickly learns that living a “simple” life is actually a lot of hard work. But when a hot young Amish guy named Nate Troyer enters the picture, she’s ready to get an Amish makeover and even consider making it a permanent change. But does Nate share her attraction? Will Shannon really make the jump into this new way of life? And will it be for the right reasons?
Teen favorite Melody Carlson brings fans another sweet story of worlds–and families–colliding, exploring themes important to teen girls through an engaging tale.
February, 2014
Love’s Sweet Beginning by Ann Shorey
It wasn’t Cassie Haddon’s fault that she had managed to reach the age of twenty-five without possessing any useful skills. Until the war, she had always had servants to wait on her. Since then, she and her widowed mother had moved from place to place, relying on family to care for them. Now she’s forced to find work to support them both. What isn’t in her plans is falling for Jacob West, a local restaurateur and grocer. She needs a job and he needs help. But what they both need is love.
With her signature sweet romance, Ann Shorey weaves a tale of two people from very different backgrounds finding common ground and the hopes of a bright future together.
February, 2014
The Dream Dress by Janice Thompson
A seamstress at a swanky bridal boutique, Gabi Delgado dreams of doing more than ripping out seams and fitting dresses to doe-eyed brides. She wants to see her own dress designs gracing the young women of Texas. When Jordan Spencer, the editor of Texas Bride magazine visits the shop to do a feature, Gabi is devastated to lose her job in his very influential presence. Convinced she’ll never get her dreams off the ground now, Gabi needs lots of encouragement–especially from her friend Bella Neeley–to take a chance and start her business. And as she gets to know Jordan, she discovers that she may have to take a chance on love as well. Could it be that she’ll have to design her own wedding dress soon?
As always, Janice Thompson delivers fun, laughter, and romance as she takes readers back to Galveston, Texas, to spend more time with their favorite quirky characters along with fabulous new ones.
February, 2104
In the Shadow of Jezebel by Mesu Andrews
Princess Jehosheba wants nothing more than to please the harsh and demanding Queen Athaliah, daughter of the notorious Queen Jezebel. Her work as a priestess in the temple of Baal seems to do the trick. But when a mysterious letter from the dead prophet Elijah predicts doom for the royal household, Jehosheba realizes that the dark arts she practices reach beyond the realm of earthly governments. To further Athaliah and Jezebel’s strategies, she is forced to marry Yahweh’s high priest and enters the unfamiliar world of Yahweh’s temple. Can her new husband show her the truth and love she craves? And can Jehosheba overcome her fear and save the family–and the nation–she loves?
With deft skill, Mesu Andrews brings Old Testament passages to life, revealing a fascinating story of the power of unconditional love.
March, 2014
A Heart’s Rebellion by Ruth Axtell
Dutiful Jessamine Barry is tired of waiting patiently for a man to decide her future. So even though Lancelot Marfleet, second son of an aristocrat, is taking an interest in her during the London season, she refuses to consider him as a suitor. Instead, she’s ready to take fashionable society by storm–and finds a rakish young man all too willing to help her do it. When things go too far, Jessamine will learn that the man who is faithful through thick and thin is more worthy than the one who speaks pretty words. But will her disgrace keep Lance from reconsidering her as a wife? And when tragedy strikes and Lance becomes his father’s heir and a titled gentleman, will he think she only wants him now because of his title?
Fans old and new will love this lush Regency London story of discovering one’s true self and finding one’s true love.
March, 2014
What Follows After by Dan Walsh
In October 1962, Colt Harrison and his little brother, Timmy, hatched a plan. They would run away from their Florida home, head for their aunt’s house in Savannah, Georgia, and refuse to come home until their parents got back together. But things go terribly, terribly wrong. Colt’s mother and father must come to grips with years of neglect and mistrust in order to recover their beloved sons, their love for one another, and their broken marriage.
In this emotional story, Dan Walsh takes readers on a journey to rediscover the things that matter most in life–love, truth, and family.
April, 2014
Sincerely Yours by Jane Kirkpatrick, Ann Shorey, Laurie Alice Eakes, and Amanda Cabot
In this collection of brand-new historical novellas from four outstanding storytellers, four young women find their lives altered after each receives a letter that sets her on a new path toward a changed life–and perhaps lifelong love. From a Hudson River steamboat to a lush drawing room, from a carousel carver’s workshop to a remote and controversial hospital, readers will love being swept into the lives of four young women who are making their way in the world and finding love where they least expect it.
April, 2014
The Pelican Bride by Beth White
It is 1704 when Genevieve Gaillain and her sister board a French ship headed for the Louisiana colony as mail-order brides. Both have promised to marry one of the rough-and-tumble Canadian men in this New World in order to escape religious persecution in the Old World. Genevieve knows life won’t be easy, but at least here she can establish a home and family without fear of beheading. But when she falls in love with Tristan Lanier, an expatriate cartographer whose courageous stand for fair treatment of native peoples has made him decidedly unpopular in the young colony, Genevieve realizes that even in this land of liberty one is not guaranteed peace. And a secret she harbors could mean the undoing of the colony itself.
April, 2014
July 3, 2013 at 1:54 am
I love the eerie cover on Shadows and No One to Trust and the pretty cover for Sincerely but none of thr others stood out. I love the authors though so I’ll definitely be reading their books — especially Julie’s, Suzanne’s, and Mesu’s!
July 3, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Renee C. » You and I are similar, I think, the cover is not as important as the contents, right?!
July 3, 2013 at 2:02 am
Like you, Rel, I don’t prefer full faces on covers, but I’m not put off with Patricia Bradley’s Shadows of the Past cover and it’s the only one here that tweaks my interest. The rest of the covers seem fairly typical and will no doubt draw the readers who engage with those genres. I do think Janice Thompson’s cover fits well with the description of the book even though it’s not my kind of story.
Thnaks again, Rel. These cover features are no small deal. Lots of work. And much appreciated.
July 3, 2013 at 12:18 pm
Nicole » You are always such an encourager, Nicole – thank you!
July 3, 2013 at 2:17 am
I like Janice’s book, perhaps because I love the dress and the color.
However, the other covers don’t stand out to me.
As far as story….Lynette and Patricia’s look the most intriguing to me.
July 3, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Laura Jackson » Well, I’m not surprised – you are a romantic suspense fan like me, right? Thanks for sharing!
July 3, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Yes, ma’am! Best of both worlds–romance and suspense. 🙂
July 3, 2013 at 4:29 am
*squeal*
Oh my! Oh my! Been *dying* to see this group.
Okay… LOVE Julie Lessman’s – so cute! It personifies exactly what I’d pictured the sassy Alison McClare being like – I am definitely anticipating liking this book two more than Cassie’s story. Ann’s last series novel is pretty – I like the “look” of the model and the rich purple shades. Lynette’s is… different but good. It really screams “mystery.” Janice’s is as cute as Beth’s is gorgeous! Ooo, yes, and I like Patricia’s.
As for the stories. I’m anxious for Lynette’s (so excited when I saw she had a new series coming!) and Janice’s, Beth’s sounds sweet and of course living with an avid romantic suspense fan (my mother), I’ll be interested to read Patricia’s next year.
As always, you are too good to us, Rel! 🙂
July 3, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Rissi » Good comments, Rissi – glad you have fallen in love with a lot of these covers already 🙂 We can’t help ourselves, can we?!
July 3, 2013 at 4:56 am
Oh bless! Colorful. This is a nice group.
Ruth Axtwell’s is probably my favorite among them. I like the setting – it’s a bit different than what is usually seen on the cover of Regency Romances and the gold in the background accentuates the rose-colored dress of the model. Shout out to Dare To Love Again.
Thanks for sharing, Rel.
July 3, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Ganise » Glad you enjoyed these ones, Ganise. I really love the pretty colour of the model’s dress on Ruth’s but it seems to be lacking something around the border of the cover – feels a little unfinished to me!
July 3, 2013 at 5:49 am
Hey Rel,
I really love the majority of these covers! I love Julie’s; the dress, the hat, the era, all draw me in. I love Amanda’s. The dresses in this series have all stood out as exceptional. This one, though a bit more muted with the floral pattern than the others, is still a great choice to me, especially with Autumn in the title. I love Ann’s! The purple dress against the green foliage in the background and all done with a touch of a watercolor style. I think it is gorgeous. I love the design of Ruth’s, and I like the dress OK, but it does not pop against the backdrop. Another color would have been better. I love Beth’s, but I wish it had shown more of the dress as we see less from this era. I love Beth and her stories, and I am excited with this series as I think this piece of history is fascinating: some of the first “mail-order” brides. Diane and I have tinkered with a story ourselves that was almost part of a novella collection years ago and are thrilled to see this historical narrative brought to life. I love Mesu’s! I think it is her best yet. The story intrigues me immensely. I think this is the right direction to go with biblical to make it grow. What I mean is there needs to be other stories from the Bible besides Ruth, Rahah, and the other traditionally done stories. I would love to see stories with fictional main characters set against the backdrop of the actual biblical events. I think it would help grow this particular subgenre, but I digress. I like the cover of the novella collection, too. The only thing here is I would move the title area down to showcase the letters even more. As for the Amish, Suzanne’s is nice but too nondescript in the background to me. At least her make-up job is a little less. (Ever since someone pointed that out on this blog that is what I notice the most on these Amish covers.) I like Melody’s better as the girl looks typical teenager and the boy looks typical Amish. As for the suspense, I do not like Lynette’s. Too much of nothing to me. The shadow near the bed does show danger, but it smacks a bit of sensuality to me, which I do not like. My biggest concern is the blurb, however. I may be over-reading something, but she wakes up to find people in her house? This sounds weird to me. No one woke her to let her know? If she has servants, which isn’t mentioned, wouldn’t they get her? If she is alone since her husband is gone, did these people just walk in without arousing her. Sounds odd to me. Anyway…I like the cover of Patricia’s suspense. I will confess a bit of a Mississippi bias as the setting drew my interest. I also like the couple and the scene looks mysterious. I may actually pick this one up, Rel. For last Janice’s… I love Janice, but I have not liked the book covers in this series. Well, the first was OK, but the last and this one suffer the same problems to me. And it’s actually not the decapitations! 🙂 I hate the backdrops! Terrible background color for the dress. And all I can think about when I see the design for the title area is a fat fire hydrant. In fact, I expect it to burst at any moment and drench this dress. And if it does, I hope it washes out that awful color in the background. 🙂 Thanks for posting, as always, Rel. I am anxious this time to hear what you think.
July 3, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Aaron McCarver » You are so fabulous, Aaron – always love your enthusaistic comments! When I posted Julie’s I actually thought, Aaron will love this one!! Glad I was right 🙂
Delighted you are excited about Beth’s return to the publishing world, too. So excited to read her story. I have all her books and have enjoyed every one.
So, you may have seen above that I disagree with you on Mesu’s – LOL – I still can’t wait to read it. I am in complete agreement with you on the need for Biblical stories on others than the standard ones. So many amazing stories could be written about “minor” people from the Word.
Yep, the makeup is much better (less obvious) with Suzanne’s, thankfully!
Now, Lynette’s – I did not pick up any sensual vibe when I looked at the cover. Menacing, conveying danger, yes. After your comment, I went back and gave it closer scrutiny and still no weirdness for me on that front. I think it conveys the suspenseful tone of the book and nothing more. And what made you mention servants? This is a contemporary novel so having servants wouldn’t be a first thought. I think it could happen that she wakes to a noise and discovers men in her home – isn’t that something that happens when people break into your home?!
Patricia’s isn’t bad although I feel the angle of the woman and the look in her eyes is a little strange. I do love the lower part of the cover, a lot.
Now for Janice’s, I’m going to agree with you on the decapitation – I don’t like it in this one at all. I would have preferred a partial look at her face rather than being cut off at the neck! Oh my, we can get all picky about these things, can’t we?
As always, Aaron, I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
July 3, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Thanks, Rel, for your kind comments back to me, always. I only mentioned servants as the blurb says the protagonist wakes up one morning and finds men in her home. I assumed, and I admit this could be wrongly, that since it was morning these men had not broken in but were allowed in. I was trying to think of anyone possible who could have let them in if she was asleep in bed. Since her husband was gone and there is no mention of children, I thought, and knew it was a stretch, that maybe servants. Although, since it sounds as if her husband had mob connections, they probably had plenty of money, another guess on my part, and it could be mob men admitting themselves into her home. I guess I just didn’t get a hint of danger from this particular part of the blurb, which then led partly to my thoughts about the cover, as the scene depicted obviously is not the one mentioned happening in the morning. Whew! I exhausted myself on thinking where my thoughts went on that one. 🙂 And finally, I do admit a bias against the story a bit as I really, really do not like mob stories at all.
July 4, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Aaron McCarver » You made me laugh with that comment, Aaron – you did do a LOT of thinking on it – LOL! I know historicals are your genre of choice, my friend, so it’s all good! Lynette has commented on her synopsis so I’m sure you will enjoy reading her thoughts on the cover and the story.
July 3, 2013 at 8:52 am
Lots of good ones in this bunch! Thanks for losing sleep for us, Rel. 😉
Loves:
– The dress on Amanda’s book
– The cover of Patricia’s book. The colors are definitely eye-catching.
– The cover of Beth’s book. Beautiful dress (would love to see more of it) and a beautiful model.
– Julie’s cover. The dress gets an A+ from me.
– The cover on Sincerely Yours and I’d agree with Aaron – move the title down a bit more to play up the letters.
What I’d tweak:
– The background color and title presentation on Janice’s. I had to laugh at Aaron’s thoughts – and I have to say I thought it looked like a beer keg. 😉
– I’d change the color of the dress on Ruth’s – it doesn’t really stand out from the background very much.
– I’ll agree with Aaron’s thoughts again concerning Lynette’s book. Didn’t really think of it as “sensual” persay, until he mentioned it, but I could see now how a (male) shadow next to a (female’s) bed could be taken that way.
No opinion, yea or nay:
– Suzanne’s cover carries her signature style.
– Melody’s…I could take it or leave it.
– Although I like the dress on Ann’s, I could take this one or leave it.
– Mesu’s cover doesn’t really stand out to me, but the story sounds quite intriguing.
July 3, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Jenny » You are always so smart and spot on with your cover art thoughts, Jenny – love them! I agree that Sincerely Yours is gorgeous but some tweaking would really add to it. I’ll respond more in Aaron’s comment but I didn’t pick up any sensual vibe from Lynnette’s.
Your comments on Janice’s cover made me smile, too!!
Appreciate you xo
July 3, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Thanks for the shout-out, Jenny. I have to say I now see beer keg over bloated fire hydrant, which doesn’t help my opinion of the cover at all. I loved Revell’s covers to her first series for them, and I love so many of their covers of late. I just wish for better for such a wonderful writer. But I see some love them, which I am glad to here for Janice.
July 3, 2013 at 11:29 am
*rubs hands together*
Okay! I love this post! Revell is one of my favorite publishers to see covers from now. They are doing top-notch work!
Julie’s is a BIG step above Love at Any Cost…not that I didn’t love that one as well, but the expression on her face, the purple of her dress, all shout at me to grab this book from the shelf!
Janice’s is cute. I really like the title. I’ve thought the middle book in this series a bit odd, so good to see them going back to the “real” feel of the model on the cover like book #1.
Mesu’s is stunning! LOVE that cover! makes me want to read Biblical fiction. 🙂
Ruth’s cover is a bit…hmm, so-so. The hair is pulled back much too severely for my taste.
I had never heard of Beth White before. She’s obviously published in the past?? I’m putting that book on my wish list for the cover alone!
July 3, 2013 at 11:58 am
Casey » I love Beth – previously published as Elizabeth White writing contemporary romanance, historical, and romantic suspense. Look for Fair Game, Controlling Interests, and my fav novella of all time, The Trouble with Tommy, in the anthology, Sweet Delights. Beth is a real sweetheart, too!
I agree that Julie’s is eyecatching but Mesu’s didn’t actually grab me as much as her past covers. Maybe I’ve just got a thing for having a guy on the cover – LOL! Her storytelling is excellent.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, my friend! xo
July 4, 2013 at 12:01 am
I’ve been counting the time down to Patricia Bradley’s release! We’ve walked the pre-published road together and I know her book is going to be a hit! (Love the cover too!)
July 4, 2013 at 11:24 pm
Beth K. Vogt » That’s lovely, Beth – you are such a wonderful encourager of your fellow authors. Bless you!
July 4, 2013 at 4:01 am
Great post, Rel! I so appreciate all the work you do to bring these new releases to our attention. I really liked Amanda Cabot’s cover, the dress is lovely and fits the background colors beautifully. The expression on the model’s face on Mesu’s cover is intriguing! She looks like a girl who knows her own mind.
Thanks to all who commented on the cover for my latest, Love’s Sweet Beginning. I love the purple, too! And have to say I really love the cover on Sincerely Yours! Revell did a wonderful job in tying the four stories together. No pun intended, since the envelopes are tied with a bow. 🙂
Thanks again for the post, Rel!
July 4, 2013 at 11:24 pm
Ann Shorey » Yay, Ann ~ love it when you comment. Sincerely Yours looks fabulous and I’m looking forward to reading it and Love’s Sweet Beginning, of course.
July 4, 2013 at 4:28 am
I haven’t read any of Lynette’s, but her covers always seem to match the tone of her stories well. This one is no different. Very mysterious!
Julie’s, Amanda’s, and Ann’s all have pretty dresses. I’m such a girl, I like pretty dresses on covers! So I like them. 😉
I don’t really like Janice’s unfortunately. The head is cut off at a bad spot, it just looks odd. But I cannot wait for the story itself! I LOVE her Weddings by Bella series, I really enjoyed this continuation series as well, and definitely looking forward to the next two! Yes, I’m quite enthusiastic, aren’t I?! 😀
Sincerely Yours is pretty. I like the letters all bound together. It’s simple and elegant.
I haven’t read any of Beth’s either, but that synopsis really intrigues me! I shall look forward to trying that one.
As for the Amish ones, not really a fan. Nothing wrong with them at all, just nothing spectacular either. But that kind of goes with the genre so to speak, so….
Have I mentioned how much I like these posts, Rel? Such fun! 😀
July 4, 2013 at 11:23 pm
Kara » Thanks, sweet Kara! Lots of good comments from you – thanks. Janice’s stories are wonderful, aren’t they? Real heartwarmers 🙂
July 4, 2013 at 4:36 am
Like Ann, I truly appreciate all the work of putting these releases together. Your website is the first place I’ve seen my cover and it blew me away! BTW, you have an amazing site, Rel. and I’ve signed up for it.
I may be biased, but I think Revell has some of the best covers. 🙂
July 4, 2013 at 11:21 pm
Patricia Bradley » Welcome, Patricia! Thanks so much for taking time to post a comment – I so appreciate it and your lovely encouragement. Revell certainly put a lot of effort with their covers and I agree, it pays off. All my romantic suspense readers are so looking forward to reading your novel, Patricia – it’s my favourite genre 🙂
July 5, 2013 at 2:50 am
Hey,
I just had to ask if you are from Mississippi or live there now. I live near Jackson. My co-author, Diane Ashley, and I have loved setting many of our stories in the Magnolia state.
July 4, 2013 at 2:05 pm
I think the cover of The Pelican Bride is stunning! Can’t stop staring at it.
July 4, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Becky Wade » 😉 Love that! I think you would enjoy Beth’s contemporary novels, Becky – she is a favourite of mine!
July 4, 2013 at 4:17 pm
I haven’t read any by Beth White–I actually hadn’t even heard of her until now–but it looks good! And I was a little surprised by Julie’s cover with how identical it was to the first, but I’m sure it will be great! I have all of her books up to her most recent series, so I need to get reading! I think that Anne Shorey’s could have a little more decoration to it, and I love the look of Sincerely Yours. Aside from looks, I have no doubt that they will all be good! And I’m a little disappointed not to see a certain cover among these: Kathleen Morgan’s third edition to her Heart of the Rockies series! Though that probably isn’t relevant 🙂 I was so glad to see these up!! Thanks so much Rel!
July 4, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Marie Smith » Good pick up, Marie – I’m not sure what Kathleen has planned but she is a lovely storyteller. I have all her books on my shelves – I imagine you might do, too!
July 4, 2013 at 9:52 pm
Love Beth White’s cover. I have read several of her contemporaries and really liked them. I am partial to stories set in the south and particularly Mississippi and vicinity. My hubs is a south Miss. boy. Looking forward to her book and all the Louisiana lore it will bring.
July 4, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Beckie B. » The cover is very pretty, isn’t it? I’m glad you have enjoyed Beth’s stories, too, Beckie.
July 4, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Thanks for all the insightful comments on my cover. I have to admit, I wasn’t crazy about it when I first saw it, but since I have absolutely no vision for what the cover should have on it, I generally just go with whatever Revell decides since they’re the ones that know the market and know what sells. LOL. The more I look at it, the more it grows on me. It does depict the tone of the story. Mysterious, suspenseful, etc. I can’t remember who asked about who let the bad guys in to her house. No one. They broke in and surprised her in her bedroom one Friday morning. She wakes to find the business end of a gun inches from her face. Not a good way to wake up and definitely nothing sensual. LOL. Anyway, I loved reading the comments. Thanks so much for all your hard work, Rel, I appreciate you!
Lynette
July 4, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Lynette Eason » I so appreciate you taking the time to comment, Lynette – thank you! And some insight into the story 😉 I so agree that the cover depicts the tone of the story (well, what I imagine it to be given your name is on the cover!). I’m interested that you say you have no vision for your covers. That’s probably not a bad place to be as you can’t really be disappointed then, right?! I think I would be similar – I don’t have that kind of creative gene to imagine what I would want for a cover. That said, I do know what I like when I see it.
You can see by the comments here that lots of people are keen to read another one of your stories, me included! Take care
July 5, 2013 at 2:48 am
Hello,
Thanks for clarifying the story, Lynette. You make it sound so much more suspenseful than the blurb itself. It is interesting to hear that you have no ideas for you covers. My co-author is the same way. I, on the other hand, have pretty definite ideas about what I want to see on the front of my book. (I know this doesn’t surprise you, Rel. 🙂 ) I have been very fortunate to get most of what I have envisioned and more. And I agree that Revell has been doing some fantastic covers over the past couple of years, and what is even more impressive to me about this is they are doing it in all genres. Continued success in you writing endeavors. You have some fans in my writers’ group, by the way.
July 7, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Oh, man!!! Just WHEN am I going to have time to write???!!! These books look SO dee-lish, that I’m nervous I will be doing more reading than writing … 😉
Thanks, Rel, as always for your incredible support of Christian fiction — you are SUCH a blessing to the CBA!!
I’ve not heard of Beth White, but I agree with Casey — that cover SCREAMS to be picked up and read!!
Hugs,
Julie
July 8, 2013 at 9:34 am
Julie Lessman » Hello there! Love having you visit – thanks for dropping by and for your kind words xo xo
Beth is fabulous – you should check her out! Looking forward to more great stories from you wonderful Revell authors 🙂
July 10, 2013 at 4:48 am
Thanks for sharing …. your blog is bad for my to-be-read list, LOL! 🙂 Can’t wait to get my hands on some of these.
July 10, 2013 at 10:21 am
Thanks forthe heads up on this cover post! First time I’ve seen my cover “out there.” I absolutely adore it! So very French…. Nice to see a couple of friens hanging out here–hi, Aaron! I was concerned that changing my writing name from Elizabeth to Beth might lose some former readers, but I wanted to seem more approachable with my nickname. Thank you, Rel, for helping spread the word!
July 14, 2013 at 1:08 am
Beth White » Always a pleasure, Beth – can’t wait to read this new novel from you xo
November 1, 2013 at 12:35 am
Beautiful covers. I see some I am looking forward to reading.
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