The Headmistress of Rosemere “School” Your Desk Kindle Fire Giveaway and Facebook Party!

Don't miss Sarah Ladd's latest Regency novel, The Headmistress of Rosemere. She is celebrating the release of book two in her Whispers on the Moors series with a fun "School" Your Desk Kindle Fire Giveaway and an Author Chat Facebook Party!

Between January 17–28, visit Sarah Ladd's Facebook Page to enter to win a new giveaway each day and be entered to win a Kindle Fire grand prize. Winners will be announced at the Facebook Author Chat party on January 28th! (Don't have a Facebook account? Enter here.)

RSVP today for Sarah's The Headmistress of Rosemere Author Chat Party on Facebook. During the party Sarah will be hosting a book chat, testing your Regency trivia skills, announcing the winner of the "School" Your Desk Giveaway, and giving away books, gift certificates, and more. Oh, and she'll also be giving partygoers an exclusive look at the next book in the Whispers on the Moors series!

So grab your copy of The Headmistress of Rosemere and hope to see you on the evening of January 28th! (If you haven’t read the book, don’t let that stop you from coming!)

 

DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE FUN; RSVP TODAY. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 28th!

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Patience Creighton has dedicated herself to the Rosemere School for Young Ladies. But the return of the enigmatic master of the estate puts everything she loves at risk.

Bright, sensible Patience knows what is expected of her. At twenty-five, her opportunity for a family of her own has passed, so she invests herself in teaching at her father’s school for girls. When her father dies suddenly and her brother moves away to London, she is determined to make the school successful.

Confirmed bachelor William Sterling also knows what is expected of him, but mistake after mistake has left him teetering on ruin’s edge. As master of Eastmore Hall he owns a great deal of property — including the land where Rosemere School is located — but possesses little money to manage its upkeep. When debtors start calling, he is desperate to find a new source of income, even if it means sacrificing Rosemere.

When a fire threatens the school grounds, William must decide to what lengths he is willing to go to protect his birthright. And when Patience’s brother returns with a new wife to take over management of the school, Patience suddenly finds herself unsure of her calling. After a surprising truth about William’s past is brought to light, both William and Patience will have to seek God’s plans for their lives—and their hearts.

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Meet Sarah:

 

 

 

Sarah E. Ladd has more than ten years of marketing experience. She is a graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations and marketing. "The Heiress of Winterwood" was the recipient of the 2011 Genesis Award for historical romance. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing husband, sweet daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever.

Sarah invites you to visit her website to learn more. 

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Blessings,

A Marriage in Middlebury by Anita Higman ~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and A Double Kindle Fire Giveaway

Enjoy Your Visit to Middlebury

I have a new favorite author and her name is Anita Higman. She introduced me to the town of Middlebury, which sits off the Texas coast and whose residents like to gather at the Rose Cottage Tea Room. The Rose Cottage Tea Room is owned by Charlotte Rose Hill.

Charlotte enjoys running her tea room, getting to know her patrons and preparing her specially designed tea for them. She was content, or so she thought, until her first and only love, Sam Wilder, walked into her tea room.
Sam had returned to Middlebury because his father was very ill, and wasn't expected to live very much longer. When his father requested to talk to Charlotte, Sam makes a trip to Rose Cottage Tea Room.

In a matter of hours Charlotte learns that Sam is engaged to be married to Audrey, and after an unpleasant talk with Sam's father, the reason she was told nearly 20 years before, in no uncertain terms, not to marry Sam. Although she thought her heart had mended, it was broken once again, as a result of this news.

As a way to put the past behind her, Charlotte agrees to cater Sam and Audrey's wedding. Will Charlotte be able to keep her agreement , or will past feelings interfere?

A Marriage in Middlebury is delightful and I fell in love with the town, it's people, and their stories. I commend the way Anita revealed Mr. Wilder's reasons for preventing Sam and Charlotte from marrying, although I wholeheartedly disagreed with him. I won't ruin the story for you, but, I was happy that Charlotte was able to see the truth and forgive him despite her heartbreak.

The people of Middlebury weren't perfect and neither were  their relationships, but they chose to love and accept each other for who they were, and not for who they hoped they would be.

If you enjoy romance and meeting everyday people, then I recommend a trip to Middlebury. I must warn you though, you may just find that you want to stay. And, if you do visit, please say hello for me.

Would you like to purchase the book?

Meet Anita:

Best-selling and award-winning author, Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several coauthored) for adults and children. She’s been a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art. Anita loves good movies, exotic teas, and brunch with her friends.

 

 

 

Anita invites you to visit her website to learn more. 

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 Anita Higman is celebrating the release of her latest book, A Marriage in Middlebury, with a double Kindle Fire giveaway (one for you & one to give away!) and a "Tea for Two" Facebook Author Chat Party on December 12th.

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire for you AND a friend
• A Marriage in Middlebury by Anita Higman (one to keep and one to give away!)

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 12th. Winner will be announced at the "Tea for Two" Facebook Author Chat Party on December 12th. Invite your friends and connect with Anita for an evening of book chat, prizes, and an exclusive look at Anita's next book!

So grab your copy of A Marriage in Middlebury and join Anita on the evening of December 12th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by clicking JOIN at the event page. Spread the word — tell your friends about the giveaway and party via FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Hope to see you on 12/12!

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Blessings,

**A Marriage in Middlebury by Anita Higman was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Anita Higman’s “Winter in Full Bloom” Kindle Fire Giveaway and Facebook Party! {8/29}

Lily Winter’s wings are folded so tightly around her daughter that when empty nest arrives, she feels she can no longer fly. But Lily’s lonely, widowed life changes in a heartbeat when she goes to visit a woman who is almost a stranger to her-a woman who also happens to be her mother. During their fiery reunion, her mother reveals a dark family secret that she’d been hiding for decades-Lily has an identical twin sister who was put up for adoption when they were just babies.

Without looking back, Lily-with her fear of flying-boards a jumbo jet and embarks on a quest to find her sister which leads half way around the world to Melbourne, Australia. Befriended by imprudent Ausie, he might prove to be the key to finding her sister. But her journey becomes a circle that leads her back home to attempt a family reunion and to find the one dream she no longer imagined possible-the chance to fall in love again.

Would you like to purchase a copy?

Meet Anita:

 

 

 

Best-selling and award-winning author, Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several coauthored) for adults and children. She’s been a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art. Anita loves good movies, exotic teas, and brunch with her friends.

 

Anita invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Anita Higman's latest novel, Winter in Full Bloom, has just released. She's teamed up with her publisher, River North Fiction, for a fun giveaway and a Facebook Author Chat Party on August 29th.

 
  One grand prize winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• Winter in Full Bloom by Anita Higman

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on August 28th.Winner will be announced August 29th at the Winter in Full Bloom Author Chat Party on Facebook. During the party Anita will be hosting a book chat, talking about family, announcing the winner of the Kindle Fire, and giving away a ton of books, gift certificates, and more. Oh, and she'll also be giving party goers an exclusive look at her next book.

So grab your copy of Winter in Full Bloom and join Anita on the evening of August 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the book, don’t let that stop you from coming!)

DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE FUN; RSVP TODAY. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 29th!

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Blessings,

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review, Blog Tour and Giveaway

My Review:

Undeniably Yours is Becky’s second novel and the first book in her first series ….The Porter Family.

After Meg Cole's father died, Meg is left in control of Cole Oil. Even though Meg is wealthy beyond my imagination, she is desperately unhappy and suffers frequent panic attacks. During her first days in her new job, Meg had the unpleasant task of closing some of the businesses her father had and firing those employees’s. She decided to close the horse farm her father started, but she didn’t expect that the ranch manager, Bo Porter, would fight for his and the other worker’s jobs. Bo convinces her to give the ranch 6 months to break even before closing. Meg reluctantly agrees.
Meg, having to endure a divorce due to abandonment, is broken, and unsure of many things, but is trusting God to walk beside her each and every day. Cole Oil is one area where she finds she need God’s guidance and direction, because she doesn’t feel qualified to fill her father’s shoes; and if the truth be told, she doesn’t want to work there, but she doesn't know what to do about it. So she does the only thing she knows to do… trust God.

As Meg begins to get to know and like Bo Porter she wants to trust him, but doesn’t know if she truly can, because she can’t be sure if he likes her for her, or for her money.

Undeniable Yours was a reverse Cinderella story and one that I enjoyed very much. Meg is beautiful and rich, with family protecting her from gold diggers. Bo is a ranch manager, and has a heart as big a Texas. I found myself liking them both a lot. I wanted the best for Meg, for her to overcome her fears, and for her to discover God’s will for her life. Bo was the best hero that I’ve met in a book for awhile; a hero who puts his trust in God, even when circumstances seem to be against him.

 

About the Book:

When Meg Cole’s father dies unexpectedly, she’s forced to return home to Texas and to Whispering Creek Ranch to take up the reins of his empire. The last thing she has the patience or the sanity to deal with? Her father’s Thoroughbred racehorse farm. She gives its manager, Bo Porter, six months to close the place down.

Bo knows he ought to resent the woman who’s determined to take from him the only job he ever wanted. But instead of anger, Meg evokes within him a profound desire to protect. The more time he spends with her, the more he longs to overcome every obstacle that separates them and earn her love.

Just when Meg realizes she can no longer deny the depth of her feelings for Bo, their fragile bond is broken by a force from Meg’s past. Can their relationship–and their belief that God can work through every circumstance–survive?

Would you like to purchase a copy?.

Watch the Trailer:

 

Meet Becky:

 

 

Becky Wade is a graduate of Baylor University. As a newlywed, she lived for three years in a home overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, as well as in Australia, before returning to the States. A mom of three young children, Becky and her family now live in Dallas, Texas.

 

Becky invites you to visit her website to learn more.. 

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Becky Wade is celebrating her latest swoon-worthy novel, Undeniably Yours (Bethany House), with a Kindle Fire giveaway and hosting an Author Chat party on Facebook {5/29}!

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Undeniably Yours and My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 28th. Winner will be announced at the "Undeniably Yours" Facebook Author Chat Party on May 29th. Connect with Becky for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Becky will also share an exclusive look at her next book and give away books and other fun prizes throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of Undeniably Yours and join Becky on the evening of May 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 29th!

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Blessings,

**Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade  was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.

Enter to win a Kindle Fire from Rachel Hauck and RSVP for 5/28 Facebook Party!

The Royal Wedding Series Book One
Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn’t going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life.
The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simon’s Island is the queen of his heart. A prince has duties, and his family’s tense political situation has chosen his bride for him. When Prince Nathaniel comes to Susanna’s aid under the fabled Lover’s Oak, he is blindsided by love.
Their lives are worlds apart. He’s a royal prince. She’s a ordinary girl. But everything changes when Susanna receives an invitation to Nathaniel’s coronation.
It’s the ultimate choice. His kingdom or her heart? God’s will or their own?

Would you like to purchase a copy?

Watch the Trailer:

Meet Rachel:

 






Rachel Hauck is the bestselling author of Carol Award winner "Sweet Caroline," and RITA Finalist "Love Starts With Elle," and of the critically acclaimed fiction collaboration with multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans, The Songbird Novels. She lives in sunny, though sometimes hurricane plagued, central Florida with her husband and their ornery pets. Rachel earned a degree in Journalism from Ohio State University and is a huge Buckeyes football fan. She is the past President of American Christian Fiction Writers and now sits on the board as an Advisor.

Rachel Hauck invites you to visit her website to learn more.

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Rachel Hauck is celebrating the release of Once Upon a Prince with a fun "Royal Wedding" Giveaway and connecting with readers at her May 28th Facebook Party.

One "royal" winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 27th. Winner will be announced at the "Once Upon a Prince" Facebook Author Chat Party on May 28th. Connect with Rachel for an evening of book chat, wedding trivia, laughter, and more! Rachel will also be sharing a sneak peek at the next book in the series and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of Once Upon a Prince and join Rachel on the evening of May 28th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 28th!

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Blessings,

Catherine West is celebrating with the Hidden in the Heart Kindle Fire Giveaway! Enter today.

Everything Claire wants seems to be beyond her reach…

After losing her mother to cancer and suffering a miscarriage soon after, Claire Ferguson numbs the pain with alcohol and pills, and wonders if her own life is worth living.

Adopted at birth, Claire is convinced she has some unknown genetic flaw that may have been the cause of her miscarriage. She must find a way to deal with the guilt she harbors. But exoneration will come with a price. With her marriage in trouble and her father refusing to answer any questions about her adoption, Claire begins the search for her birth mother. For the first time in her life, she really wants to know where she came from. But what if the woman who gave her life doesn’t want to be found?

Hidden in the Heart has been nominated for a 2013 Grace Award and is on the long list for an INSPY award.

Would you like to purchase a copy?

 

Catherine West is an award-winning author who writes stories of hope and healing from her island home in Bermuda. Her first novel, "Yesterday’s Tomorrow", won the INSPY for Romance, a Silver Medal in the Reader’s Favorite Awards, and was a finalist in the Grace Awards. Catherine’s second novel, "Hidden in the Heart", was also a finalist for a Grace Award. When she’s not at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or tending to her roses and orchids. She and her husband have two college-aged children.

Catherine West invites you to visit her website to learn more. 

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Catherine West is celebrating with the Hidden in the Heart Kindle Fire Giveaway! Enter today.

One winner will receive:

• A brand new Kindle Fire
• A copy of Hidden in the Heart and Yesterday's Tomorrow by Catherine West

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 21st. Winner will be announced on 4/23/13 at Catherine's blog.

Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning.

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Blessings,

Elizabeth Ludwig is celebrating her new book with a Kindle Fire Giveaway a Facebook Author Chat party on 12/6.

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 5th. Winner will be announced at the "No Safe Harbor" Author Chat Facebook Party on 12/6. Connect with Elizabeth, get a sneak peek of the next book in the Edge of Freedom series, try your hand at the trivia contest, and win some great prizes - gift certificates, books and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!

So grab your copy of No Safe Harbor and join Elizabeth on the evening of the December 6th for a chance to connect with her and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book - don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 6th!

Blessings,

Courting Cate by Leslie Gould~~A Litfuse Publicity Group Book Review Tour and Kindle Fire Giveaway

My Review:

Proverbs 30:21-23 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

²¹ The earth trembles under three things;
it cannot bear up under four:
²² a servant when he becomes king,
a fool when he is stuffed with food,
²³ an unloved woman when she marries,
and a servant girl when she ousts her queen.

Courting Cate is a story that is loosely based on The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. A story that will steal your heart, as it did mine. I loved Cate, and in many ways I identified with her.

At the age of 7, Cate Miller needed to give up a part of her childhood to become a substitute mother to her sister Betsy. She did the best she could, but she felt that she had lost her chance to be loved. This feeling was reinforced when the young men in her community passed her over for her pretty sister.

Betsy Miller, loves her sister, but treats her with disrespect, manipulating Cate into getting her own way. Her behavior became even worse when her father laid down an edict in which Cate must marry before Betsy could marry.

When Pete Treger came to town seeking a job in the cabinet shop that Cate’s father owns, Cate thought that Pete was interested in Betsy. But during an outing with other young people from her community, she decided that maybe Pete would be the one for her, until she stumbled upon a scheme where Pete was being paid to court her.

This story was excellently written. The characters were fully developed and with personalities that drew me further into the story. And who can pass up a story that is a timeless retelling of the Taming of the Shrew? I hadn’t read anything written by Leslie Gould before, and now I find myself looking forward to the next book in The Courtships of Lancaster County, Adoring Addie.

 

About Courting Cate:

When This Couple Gets to Courting, Sparks Will Fly!

In Paradise, Pennsylvania, Cate Miller is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Her sweet and flirty sister, Betsy, on the other hand, seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County!

But the sisters’ wealthy father has made one hard-and-fast rule: older Cate must marry first, before younger Betsy can even start courting. Unfortunately, untamable Cate has driven away every suitor–until Pete Treger comes to town, that is.

Prodded by the men of the area, Pete turns his attention to winning Cate’s hand. But is his interest true or is there a scheme at play?

Book 1 in The Courtships of Lancaster County series.

Would you like to buy the book?

 

Meet Leslie:

Leslie Gould is the co-author, with Mindy Starns Clark, of the #1 bestselling The Amish Midwife and The Amish Nanny. She is also the author of numerous novels, including Garden of Dreams, Beyond the Blue (winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice for Best Inspirational Novel, 2006), and Scrap Everything. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and has taught fiction writing at Multnomah University as an adjunct professor. She resides with her husband and four children in Portland, Oregon. Learn more at www.lesliegould.com.

Find out more about Leslie by visiting her website.

Leslie Talks About Courting Cate: 

 

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Kindle Fire Giveaway from @LeslieGould! RSVP for Facebook Party {11/20} 

 A retelling of the Taming of the Shrew! Leslie Gould is celebrating the release of Courting Cate with a fun Kindle Fire Giveaway and a Facebook Author Chat Party (11/20)!

One lucky winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Courting Cate by Leslie Gould

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 19th. Winner will be announced at the "Courting Cate" Author Chat Facebook Party on 11/20. Connect with Leslie, get a sneak peek of her next book, try your hand at an Amish trivia contest, and chat with readers just like you. There will also be gift certificates, books and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!

So grab your copy of Courting Cate and join Leslie on the evening of the November 20th for a chance to connect with Leslie and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book - don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 20th!

Blessings,

**Courting Cate by Leslie Gould was provided for me free by Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest review.