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Cover Reveal: Rachel McMillan’s The Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder

So, there’s this girl.

She’s Canadian. She’s feisty. She gushes. She’s loves story.

She’s a redhead. She’s a devoted Sherlockian. She knows the classics like you know the keys on your keyboard.

She’s loyal. She has convictions and she’s not afraid to use them!

She’s also a writer. The debut kind.

I’m so thrilled for her that I can hardly contain myself nor can I wait to read her story about two women I’ve been hearing about for a while; Jem & Merinda. I adore the cover – Harvest House have done a fabulous job. I adore the symbols – …

Character Spotlight ~ Kate Breslin’s Jack & Grace with a giveaway

Meet an Earl & a suffragette in

Kate Breslin’s

historical romance

Not by Sight

Bethany House

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The Story

With Britain caught up in WWI, Jack Benningham, heir to the Earl of Stonebrooke, has declared himself a conscientious objector. Instead, he secretly works for the Crown by tracking down German spies on British soil, his wild reputation and society status serving as a foolproof cover.

Blinded by patriotism and concern for her brother on the front lines, wealthy suffragette Grace Mabry will do whatever it takes to assist her country’s cause. When she sneaks into a posh London masquerade ball

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Character Spotlight ~ Sarah Sundin’s Jim & Mary with a giveaway

Meet a naval officer and a secretary in

Sarah Sundin’s

WWII Romance

Through Waters Deep

Revell Books

The Story

It is 1941 and America teeters on the brink of war. Outgoing naval officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a brand-new destroyer, the USS Atwood. Back on shore, Boston Navy Yard secretary Mary Stirling does her work quietly and efficiently, happy to be out of the limelight. Yet, despite her reserved nature, she never could back down from a challenge. When evidence of sabotage on the Atwood is found, Jim and Mary must work together

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Someday Home by Lauraine Snelling

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A heartwarming story that celebrates how life-changing friendships can be found in all seasons of life.

The sprawling lake home Lynn Lundberg built with her husband has been an epicenter of joyful family life, from summer holidays spent around the water, to cookies baked in the kitchen with grandchildren in the fall. But since her husband’s sudden passing two years ago, Lynn has been lost in the grief and solitude she feels without him at home. She doesn’t want to sell the big family place, but she can’t exist there on her own much longer.

After hearing of a …

Discover more about Carrie Stuart Parks with a giveaway

Discover more about

Carrie Stuart Parkes

and her suspense thriller

The Bones Will Speak

Thomas Nelson

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A book character that sticks in my mind is…

Mandy, from Frank Peretti’s book “Illusion,” was a wonderful character. Lost, alone, yet plucky, with great depth. I kept seeing his wife, Barb, (and my dear friend,) in that role.

The last book that made me cry was…

I tend to read suspense and crime books, so I don’t do a lot of crying but do double check the locks on the doors and windows…

The last book that made me laugh out loud …

Judith Miller ~ A Peek Inside the Creation of The Potter’s Lady and Her Pottery

Guest post

Judith Miller

A Peek Inside the Creation of

The Potter’s Lady and Her Pottery

Bethany House

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Through the years, one of the things that has provided me with lots of challenges as well as great fun (and we all need a few challenges and lots of fun in our lives) is conducting the research for my books. I love history, so I view the historical portion of writing a novel as the backbone of my stories. Generally, an historical setting and/or unique occupation provide me with the ideas for my books. This held true with my …