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Tyndale House Cover Art & Book News

Tyndale House has released its Spring 2019 novels and I’m delighted to showcase them here. The calibre of authors and storytelling is excellent in this lineup. You don’t get much better than Carla Laureano and Francine Rivers if you are looking for contemporary romance that delves into complexity rather than fluff. I enjoyed Francine’s and can’t wait to read Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe, following on from the fabulous Saturday Night Supper Club. Allison, Jolina, and Amy, while writing in different genres, have similarities in their storytelling with layered characterisation, intelligent and lyrical prose, and heart wrenching plots. As a past …

Karen Barnett: This or That (with giveaway)

The lovely Karen Barnett joins us today sharing her preferences for texting, pancakes, and Ironman! You can also discover more about her latest historical release, Where the Fire Falls, another of her popular Vintage Parks novels, set in stunning Yosemite National Park…or so my American friends tell me.

Enjoy your time with Karen and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below, thanks to the folk at Waterbrook Multnomah.

Over to you, Karen!

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Cake or Cookies

Is “yes” an appropriate answer? I’m a hopeless sugar addict. I guess cookies might have a slight edge.

Call or Text

Texting, most definitely. …

A Peek Inside Reclaiming Shilo Snow by Mary Weber

Here’s another opportunity to take a peek at a book and get a taste for the story! This time, Mary Weber’s Reclaiming Shilo Snow, the sequel to The Evaporation of Sofi Snow. Mary is a super talented writer penning original stories for the YA audience…but I’m here to tell you bigger adults love them too 🙂

Firstly, the lowdown on Mary!

Mary Weber is the multiple-award-winning author of the bestselling young adult Storm Siren Trilogy, and The Evaporation of Sofi Snow series (all by HarperCollins). An avid high school, middle school, and conference speaker, Mary’s passion is helping …

Elizabeth Camden & A Daring Venture (with giveaway)

I’m delighted to have Elizabeth Camden back at Relz Reviewz. Elizabeth pens excellent historical romance novels featuring women who were ahead of their times in choice of career and attitude to their station in life. Her latest novel features biochemist, Dr. Rosalind Werner, trying to establish her talent and credentials in early 1900s New York. Enjoy getting to know a little more about Elizabeth and be sure to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a copy of A Daring Venture, thanks to Bethany House Publishers!

Thanks for sharing with us, Elizabeth…

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Why do you tell stories?

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Mesu Andrews: Fast Favourites (with giveaway)

Gracious! I’ve had this lovely feature sitting in my inbox for months, it having totally slipped my mind. Apologies to my friends at Waterbrook Multnomah and to the lovely Mesu Andrews. Mesu pens spectacular Biblical Fiction and if you are yet to read her, do not delay (like I’ve done with this post!) in getting your hands on any of her novels. Her latest release from Waterbrook, Isaiah’s Daughter, will open your eyes and your heart to this part of Biblical history and the healing power of God’s love. Thanks to the generosity of Waterbrook, we are giving away a …

Amy Matayo: Cover Reveal!

I can’t tell you how excited I am for a new release from the fabulously talented Amy Matayo! If you have read any of Amy’s stories, you will know they are hard to put down, whether they be her witty, lighthearted stories, or ones that pack a punch in the prose and the feels!

Amy pens stories that are raw and evocative, that borrow your heart for a while and return it, sometimes a little bruised, other times lighter and joyous, yet either way, all the better for the experience. All it takes is reading the synopsis for her upcoming …