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Charlie lives in hiding. Hunter lives in the limelight. She is afraid to be a part of his world. He cannot imagine her not being in it. As they struggle to blend their two worlds together, something far greater might keep them apart.

Hiding from her abusive husband, Charlie Foster lives a simple life. At times, she is lonely, but at least she feels safe. That is, until country music superstar, Hunter Jennings, shows up on her doorstep. When he tries to present her with the grand prize in a promotional giveaway, she politely declines, but not before a …

Writing from Front-Page Headlines by Diann Mills (with giveaway)

Writing a story from front-page headlines provides readers an opportunity to feel, explore, and imagine themselves as characters who experienced the event. The writer borrows information from a real event to create a distinct and unpredictable story. A fictitious character who journeys through a newsworthy ordeal makes an incredible story.

The challenge has two parts:

How much can a writer use legally without being guilty of plagiarism?

How can the newsworthy article be used to create an intriguing story?

At first glance, the prospect is intriguing. The facts and research are documented, and adding characters and fiction to tell the …

Romancing Her Rival by Joanna Barker

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He stole her inheritance. She stole his heart.

Daphne Windham has depended upon one thing her entire life: inheriting her beloved great-aunt’s estate, Cheriton Hall. With her mother desperate to marry her off to the highest bidder, Daphne is relieved to escape to Cheriton for the summer—until she learns that her aunt has decided upon a different heir entirely. Cole Everard, the steward’s son and Daphne’s childhood friend. Former friend, that is.

Raised on the grounds of Cheriton, Cole Everard never imagined he would be named heir, but he is determined to prove himself worthy of the position. Unfortunately, …

Sea Glass Castle by T.I. Lowe

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From the bestselling author of Lulu’s Café

Sophia Prescott is still mending from the embarrassment of a highly publicized divorce from a pro football player, and the now-single mother is back in Sunset Cove, surrounded by the supporting love of her family and the Sand Queens. Sophia doesn’t think there’s any hope for starting over until an unexpected trip to the pediatrician’s office gives her a second chance after all.

Dr. Weston Sawyer knows all about lives shattering into millions of pieces. His own all but ended when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and barreled head-on …

Character Spotlight: Rachel McMillan’s Diana & Brent (with giveaway)

I’m delighted to feature the brilliant Rachel McMillan on the blog today as she shares about her latest characters, Diana and Brent Somerville from the newly released novel, The London Restoration.

Rachel and I share a long affinity with Christian Fiction, both having read it since our childhoods. I win the longevity contest, simply due to my age! It’s been a joy to know Rachel before she became a published writer, watch her own backlist grow as she champions writers, readers, and Christian Fiction with enthusiasm and intelligence, and become an literary agent.

If you follow Rachel, you will …

Lu. and Louisa by Beth Troy

Two reviews for the price of one today! Enjoy 🙂

Lu. (Modern Faith #1)

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This novel is unexpected and revelatory, an example of what Christian fiction can be and do – Bookworlder

In a debut novel readers are calling “true to life,” “captivating,” and “cleverly written,” author Beth Troy takes on the story of Lu Sokolowski and her life upended. Lu’s plans have turned sideways, taking her back to the family and town she always planned to leave.

Lu is a modern woman’s honest journey to faith, that unapologetically addresses: