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Character Spotlight: Regina Jenning’s Louisa & Daniel (with giveaway)

Hello friends!

I’ve been away for a week with my family and am back in action with a slightly revamped character spotlight. I hope you enjoy the tweaks I have made and a big thanks to Regina for being the first to try out the new format.

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Regina Jenning’s latest historical romance, Holding the Fort, features a dance-hall singer and a military major. If you enjoy Mary Connealy and Karen Witemeyer’s novels, then Regina’s are a must read! Holding the Fort is Regina’s eight novel so be sure to check out her back list. Thanks to Bethany House, …

Cover Reveal: Coming in mid 2018 from Tyndale House

The wonderful people at Tyndale have released their mid 2018 covers/synopses to the world and it’s so fun to share them with you. Beth’s, Amy’s, and Courtney’s are the ones that appeal to me most. They have a contemporary look and intrigue me, as much for their simplicity as anything else. Tara’s is very elegant and I love the blue colouring.

I’m a little confused by Heidi’s – it certainly depicts the historical era part of the story well, with the elegant dress and the flags. The gold and red colours are stunning. But I have questions! Do you think …

Jen Turano: This or That (with a giveaway)

The delightful Jen Turano has made a name for herself penning historical rom-coms and coming up with the most fun names for her characters! Jen took on my new This or That interview and I love her responses. Hope you enjoy them, too. Be sure to enter the giveaway, courtesy of Bethany House Publishers, via the Rafflecopter form below!

Cake or Cookies – Cake, definitely cake. But since I’m on this crazy diet/exercise thing ever since I realized I’d gained the proportions of, well, something large, I rarely eat cake or cookies. Having said that, though, I have to admit …

The Reading Habits of Patricia Bradley (with giveaway)

The Reading Habits

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Patricia Bradley

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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?

Other than the Bible, I am not generally a re-reader. There are too many other books on my TBR table as you can see from the photo. That said, I do plan to re-read Exodus by Leon Uris soon. I first read it in the 10^th grade and have never forgotten it.

When is your optimal time to read – do you prefer to read in one long …

Rachel Dylan: The Writer & her Book (with giveaway)

The Writer

Please describe yourself in three words (ask your best friend or family if you are struggling!)

Caring, driven, creative

What’s your favourite season, and why?

Any season but winter!

What is the best part of your day?

Getting home after work

What do you miss most about your childhood?

Summertime with the family and homemade peach ice cream.

Which TV talk show host would you like to be interviewed by? Why?

Being on the The View would be fun especially because there are so many different personality types on the show. I’d love being able to use that …

The Esther Paradigm by Sarah Monzon

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The daughter of missionaries, Hannah Pratt dreams of starting a school for the Bedouin clan with whom she spent her childhood. After completing her education in the United States, she returns to the desert to pursue that dream—only to learn her parents have been receiving threats from within the community they serve. As the danger escalates, Hannah must decide how far she’ll go to stay faithful to a calling that could cost her everything.

As sheikh, Karim Al-Amir feels the weight of responsibility as the leader of his people. When a mysterious illness ravages the clan’s flocks and threatens …