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Courageous and unconventional, Rosemary Saxon served as a nurse during the Civil War, a service that has caused most women in town to regard her as unfeminine and downright vulgar. Although she would like to put her experiences as a nurse behind her, she must support herself. She takes a position with Dr. Elijah Stewart and a mutual attraction begins to develop. But when a sophisticated woman arrives in town claiming to be Elijah’s fiancée, a heartbroken Rosemary decides to leave Noble Springs and start fresh.

Can Elijah convince her of the mystery woman’s deception before he loses her …

Isle of Shadows by Tracy Higley

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On the island of Rhodes, 227 BC, Tessa of Delos has served for ten years as a hetaira-a high-priced Greek courtesan-to a wealthy politician. In that time, she’s lived in luxury, but as a virtual prisoner, serving at her master’s whim. Though intelligent and beautiful, Tessa has learned to numb herself to all desires for freedom and love.

But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free-if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible. She joins forces with unlikely allies-a Hebrew houseservant named …

Character Spotlight ~ Loree Lough’s Taylor & Reece with Giveaway

Meet Taylor & Reece in

Loree Lough’s

For Love of Eli

Abingdon Press

The Story

When unspeakable tragedy leaves young Eli an orphan, two families are devastated. But Taylor, Eli’s aunt and legal guardian, vows to help him remember his parents by creating a Memory Quilt.

As she begins piecing together the moments of his parents’ lives, the story of the young family emerges and Taylor and Eli begin to heal. But Eli’s uncle Reece is slow to let go of the past and still blames Taylor’s brother for his sister’s death. So, although he has long been attracted to …

Getting to know Julie Klassen

Get to know Regency author

Julie Klassen

and her latest novel

The Tutor’s Daughter

Bethany House

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What appeals to you most about writing fiction?

I’m a big believer in writing the type of books you personally love to read. For me, that’s fiction. Writing fiction gives me a chance to visit England (where my novels are set) both in reality–for research–and in my imagination. Also, like many readers, I prefer to learn through fiction than nonfiction. For example, during a sermon at church, nothing perks me up like an illustration or story. Similarly, writing fiction allows me to share …

Character Spotlight ~ Ocieanna Fleiss’ Ellie & Clay

Meet Ellie & Clay from

Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss’

Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska

Summerside Press

The Story

Singer Ginny Marshall is one signature away from the recording contract of her dreams—a deal that would guarantee success for the former foster child, who still struggles to bury the memories of her painful childhood. But Ginny needs advice from the one person who will look out for her best interests—her former fiancé, Brett Miller. She travels to the remote town of Glacier Bay, Alaska, where the town’s colorful characters and stunning scenery provide respite from LA’s pressures.

In …

Cover Art Revamp ~ Liz Tolsma and Robert Whitlow

Thomas Nelson has again revamped cover art for two of their upcoming 2013 releases – one for debut novelist Liz Tolsma and another for the multi-published Robert Whitlow. The covers on the left are the original cover and the ones on the right are the final covers.

I love that publishers are willing to review their initial choices on cover art and do a second take, no doubt from feedback received – that takes courage, cash, and commitment to their authors and readers. As I’ve said before the revamped cover is most often a vast improvement on the first attempt …