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Character Spotlight: Maggie Brendan’s Rachel & John with a giveaway

Meet a dance hall gal & a cattle baron in

Maggie Brendan’s

historical romance

A Sweet Misfortune

Revell

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The Story

Rachel Matthews isn’t one to rely on others to take care of her. Destitute and alone, she still wants to make her own way and her own money–even if she’s forced into the life of a dance hall girl. Horrified by her circumstances, Rachel’s brother sends a friend–the widely admired cattle baron John McIntyre–to rescue her, then sets off to earn enough money to buy back the family ranch. But when months pass without her brother’s return, Rachel

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Cover Reveal: Ronie Kendig’s Conspiracy of Silence

I cannot express how excited I am about Ronie Kendig’s upcoming new series with Bethany House ~ The Tox Files! The wait is long, but I can assure you, will be well worth it 🙂 A novella introducing the series, Warrior’s Seal, will release in October to give you a taste of what this high octane, intense and intriguing thriller, and you will meet Tox! This guy…well, he’s not to be trifled with 🙂 That’s all I’m going to say!

One of things I love about Ronie’s stories is that they are perfect for male and female readers and …

Bookish Question of the Week

Friends are the best, right?

When I couldn’t think of a question this week, the fabulous Ronie Kendig answered my desperate plea! By the way, you SO want to keep money in your book budget for her 2016 releases, Accelerant, Warrior’s Seal, and Conspiracy of Silence – such brilliant reading, trust me.

Anyway, back to the bookish question…if you are like me your house is overflowing with books. I seriously have them in every single room of my house – on shelves, in drawers, on the floor, on tables, and in other people’s houses! Yes, I run my …

The Reading Habits of Dani Pettrey and a giveaway

The Reading Habits

of

Dani Pettrey

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Are you a re-reader? Why, or why not? And if you are, what are some of the books you have read over and over?

I am a re-reader of my favourite books. I’ve re-read Pride & Prejudice every year. I’ve also re-read Screwtape Letters, A is for Alibi, Twilight (on audio. I LOVE the narrated version), Dee Henderson’s O’Malley series and Full Disclosure, Terri Blackstock’s Predator, Jane Eyre, and The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey.

When is your optimal time to read – do …

With This Ring? ~ Meet the Characters and a giveaway

Meet the characters from

Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, Regina Jennings, & Melissa Jagears’

historical novella collection

With This Ring?

Bethany House

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The Story

Four top historical romance novelists team up in this new collection to offer stories of love and romance with a twist of humor. In Karen Witemeyer’s “The Husband Maneuver,” Marietta Hawkins decides to grab the reins when the ranch foreman she loves seems to be leaving forever. Regina Jennings offers “Her Dearly Unintended,” where friends stranded by a rising river pretend to be newlyweds when a dangerous stranger arrives.

Mary Connealy’s “Runaway Bride” finds a Texas …

Keeper of the Stars by Robin Lee Hatcher

Synopsis:~

Forgiveness is the only cure for heartbreak. But can Penny forgive the man she holds responsible for her brother’s death?

When her mother died from pneumonia, Penny Cartwright was heartbroken. But now, after burying her younger brother just 12 years later, she is devastated. Anger, guilt, and sorrow cloud Penny’s mind, and the last thing she wants is to be reminded of her pain—but that’s exactly what happens when a stranger comes to town.

Trevor Reynolds has been chasing fame for more than a dozen years, but his musical career can’t get off the ground. While on the road, …