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Cover Reveal: Dorothy Adamek’s Carry Me Away

I’m thrilled to share with you the long-awaited cover and synopsis of Dorothy Adamek’s Carry Me Away, her second Blue Wren Shallows historical romance novel. Inspired by the true story of a devastating shipwreck in 1878, along the Shipwreck Coast in my home state of Victoria, Australia. I’ve had the privilege of reading this stunning novel and it is a beautifully rendered tale of loss and love, with Dorothy’s gorgeous prose and layered characterisation. Carry Me Away releases on November 5, but do pre-order so you get it while the special pre-order price is still available.

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Character Spotlight: Melanie Stevenson’s Katie & Justin

It’s always a delight to introduce you to a new writer! Born a Brit, but now a Canadian, debut novelist, Melanie Stevenson, has penned a contemporary romance novel that author and blogger Danielle Macaulay claims is “a beautiful and enthralling story of obedience, patience, romance and redeeming love.” Melanie has been passionate about reading, writing, and drawing since childhood, and after homeschooling her children for eighteen years, she’s now writing up a storm, soon to add a devotional to her published books.

Enjoy meeting Melanie and her characters, Katie and Justin, and discover a new writer of issue-driven contemporary romance……

Bookchat with Beth White (and giveaway)

I’ve loved Beth White’s books for decades! Sadly, I haven’t started reading her Daughtry House series yet, something to be rectified post haste. As you will see from one of the questions below, this Australian is not quite up on her American history, but I now know this series is set in the Reconstruction Era, following on from the Civil War, a time of great change and adjustment. While dealing with heavy topics, you can always be assured Beth’s books will be sprinkled with humour that will surprise and delight you.

Thanks to Revell, we are giving away a copy …

Bookish News

It’s been a while since I posted a newsy kind of post, so here’s a quick post with some fun news and fabulous releases. I don’t want my Relz Reviewz readers missing out!

Two brilliant storytellers I have the delight to work with released books this week. While their writing styles are completely different, their talent with words and characterisation make them must read authors for me and many other smart readers! Amy Matayo pens smart, gutsy, evocative, and swoony clean contemporary romance novels with heart, and Catherine West delivers gripping and emotional family dramas, driven by contemporary issues and …

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’ve Had to Delay Reading (Because . . . Time)

It’s another Top Ten Tuesday post thanks to That Artsy Reader Girl – they do come around quickly, don’t they? Today’s topic is Books on my TBR I’m Avoiding Reading and Why, but that didn’t quite work for me and then I happened to read my dear friend Katie’s post (Fiction Aficionado), and knew it would suit me much better! So thanks to Katie you are getting Books I’ve Had to Delay Reading (Because . . . Time). With my author support work (which I love) and some compulsory reading that’s not blog-related, there’s been so many …

Character Spotlight: Tari Faris’ Hannah & Luke (with giveaway)

Always love introducing you to a new author, so I’m delighted to have Tari Faris visit the blog today and share about her characters, Hannah Thornton and Luke Johnson, from her debut contemporary romance novel, You Belong With Me. Tari’s name might be familiar as I reviewed her free enovella – P.S. Goodbye – back in April, which I loved. Tari is still offering that story as a thank you to subscribers to her email updates, so be sure to sign up and give it a read. Readers who enjoy Melissa Tagg, Becky Wade, and Kara Isaac will find …