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Jamie Carie Giveaway ~ USA residents only

Love historical romance? It doesn’t get much better than Jamie Carie!

Do not miss this brilliant giveaway from the amazing folk at B&H Fiction:~

Here’s all the info you need from the B&H website:

Now through October 31, 2010 register for a chance to win one copy of each B&H book from award-winning author Jamie Carie, including her new Christmas novella, The Snowflake. We’ll also throw in a Pure Enjoyment coffee mug plus an exclusive White Christmas Snowflake coffee packet (makes 8 to 10 cups).

To enter, just email Contest@BHPublishingGroup.com and put “Snowflake” in the subject line.

One winner

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Character Spotlight ~ Nancy Rue’s Allison Chamberlain

Allison

Nancy Rue is a prolific author writing children’s and adult fiction. Her latest foray for adults is had an intriguing premise which you can enjoy reading about below!

Over to you, Nancy:~

Brief physical description

Our first hint about Allison’s appearance comes through her fashionista friend and polar opposite, India Morehead, as she surveys Allison’s new haircut in the first chapter:

“Shoulder length is a good start,” she said. “If you go a little shorter, some highlights would be good, just to accentuate your natural blonde.” She dipped into sotto voce. “And cover any gray. Not that you have …

The House on Malcolm Street by Leisha Kelly

Synopsis:~

It is the autumn of 1920, and Leah Breckenridge is desperate to find a way to provide for her young daughter. After losing her husband and infant son, she is angry at God and fearful about the days ahead. Finding refuge in a boardinghouse run by her late husband’s aunt, Leah begins the slow process of mending her heart.

Is it the people who surround her–or perhaps this very house–that reach into her heart with healing? As Leah finds peace tending to an abandoned garden, can she find a way to trust God with her future

My take:~

Leisha …

FamilyFiction Digital Magazine premieres…..

FamilyFiction
Because everyone deserves a good story

I’m honoured to be one of the contributing editors of the newly released FamilyFiction Magazine. As their Romance and Historical correspondent, I had the privilege of profiling authors Brock & Bodie Thoene and Trish Perry and writing two news columns for readers of historical and romance genres.

The magazine features other genres including Speculative, Young Adult, Suspense, Amish and Contemporary so there is something for everyone. This month also features authors Robert Liparulo, Stephen Lawhead, Chris Fabry, Leanna Ellis, Karen Kingsbury and more.

Be sure to sign up to receive FamilyFiction’s weekly

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Character Spotlight ~ Annalisa Daughety’s Ainsley, Dustin, Jake & Julie

Ainsley, Dustin, Jake & Julie

Annalisa Daughety finished her Walk in the Park series with a visit to the Grand Canyon with young widow Ainsley, readers will know from Love is a Battlefield and Love is Monumental.

Enjoy this insight from Annalisa:~

Brief physical description

Ainsley is tall with long, dark red hair. She has a creamy complexion—no freckles, and hazel eyes. Her hair is almost always pulled back into a ponytail, bun, or braids. If I were casting Love is Grand as a movie, I would choose Amy Adams to play Ainsley.

Dustin is just …